Moody Landscapes
The North Woods
Winslow Homer
This evocative watercolor captures a moment of quiet concentration during a fishing trip in the Adirondack wilderness.
Casting, Number Two
Winslow Homer
1894 · Wove Paper, Graphite, Watercolor Paint
A tranquil and atmospheric watercolor by Winslow Homer, capturing a moment of quiet concentration on the water.
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood with cooler, clearer color — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1894, 'Casting, Number Two' exemplifies Winslow Homer’s legendary mastery of the watercolor medium. The work depicts a fisherman in the Adirondacks, set against a deep, moody backdrop of forest foliage that highlights the artist's sophisticated handling of light and atmospheric depth.
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