An October Day by Winslow Homer. A watercolor painting of a stag swimming across a quiet lake, with a lone rower in a boat and autumn-colored trees along the shoreline beneath a rising mountain.

An October Day

Winslow Homer

1889 · Medium Not Listed

A serene and atmospheric watercolor capturing a quiet moment in the Adirondack wilderness during autumn.

$243

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in balanced neutral tones — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Office
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Olive green

About the piece

Created in 1889, this masterful watercolor by Winslow Homer depicts a buck swimming through a still lake, its antlers reflected in the water. The scene is set against a vibrant backdrop of autumnal foliage and the brooding slope of a mountain, showcasing Homer's celebrated ability to capture the raw and quiet beauty of the American wilderness.