A Garden in Nassau by Winslow Homer. A young child stands before a brilliant white coral wall and a blue gate, shaded by a towering coconut palm tree laden with fruit under a bright tropical sky.

A Garden in Nassau

Winslow Homer

1885 · Watercolor Paint, Wove Paper

A vibrant 1885 watercolor by Winslow Homer capturing the luminous light and lush greenery of a Bahamian garden.

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Where it works

A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse with cooler, clearer color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Entryway · Bedroom
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft white, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted during his 1885 visit to the Bahamas, this watercolor by American master Winslow Homer showcases his extraordinary ability to capture tropical light and atmosphere. The composition features a local child standing beside a sun-drenched white wall, juxtaposed against the deep greens of a coconut palm and a brilliant, cloud-filled sky, reflecting Homer's signature blend of realism and expressive brushwork.

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