Winslow Homer
1836–1910 (age 74)
Painter
Biography
Winslow Homer, a masterful painter, rendered the power and quiet dignity of maritime life with bold brushstrokes and unflinching realism, forging a distinctly American voice in art.
His luminous seascapes and portraits continue to stir admiration for their emotional depth and respect for the human spirit, and his name is honored at Mount Auburn Cemetery.