Fish and Butterflies by Winslow Homer. A yellow perch fish and two yellow butterflies are depicted against a dark, atmospheric water background.

Fish and Butterflies

Winslow Homer

1900 · Medium Not Listed

A masterful 1900 watercolor by Winslow Homer featuring a perch and tiger swallowtail butterflies.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Warm beige

About the piece

Created in 1900, 'Fish and Butterflies' demonstrates Winslow Homer's exceptional command of watercolor. The piece captures a striking moment of nature, contrasting the detailed, vibrant forms of a perch and two swallowtail butterflies against a deep, moody aquatic backdrop that evokes the stillness of a wilderness lake.

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