The Fog Warning by Winslow Homer. A fisherman in a small dory boat navigates a choppy sea, looking toward a distant ship as thick fog rolls in.

The Fog Warning

Winslow Homer

1885 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic and evocative scene of a lone fisherman facing the elements on a restless sea.

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A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

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Living Room · Study · Office
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Charcoal black, Warm beige, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1885, Winslow Homer's 'The Fog Warning' captures a moment of quiet tension as a fisherman in a small dory observes a distant mother ship while a fog bank gathers on the horizon. This masterpiece of American Realism masterfully balances the weight of the catch against the immense power and uncertainty of the ocean.