The Fog Warning
1885
Winslow Homer masterfully captures the terrifying isolation of the sea in this gripping scene of a lone fisherman battling choppy, slate-grey waves. Clutching his oars, the man pauses to look back at his distant schooner, realizing a massive bank of fog is rolling in to cut off his only ride home. The giant halibut in his boat represents a lucrative catch, but it might just cost him his life if he doesn't row fast enough. Painted during his time at Prouts Neck, Maine, this masterpiece of American Realism perfectly illustrates humanity's fragile struggle against the raw, unforgiving power of nature.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
- Dimensions
- 30 1/8 x 48 1/8 inches (76.5 x 122.2 cm)
Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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