About the Artwork
- Title:
- Life-Size Black Bass, Winslow Homer, 1904
- Product ID:
- RA25-00887
- Artwork Type:
- Classic Reproduction
Art Styles
Artwork Colors
- Dark Green
- Gray
- Red
Description
This artwork is titled "Life-Size Black Bass" by Winslow Homer, painted in 1904. A striking image of a black bass breaking the water’s surface dominates this watercolor, capturing the exact moment it takes a vivid red lure. The fish's glistening scales and powerful motion are rendered with Homer's hallmark precision and vitality. Set against a loosely brushed forested backdrop and reflective water, the painting embodies both drama and simplicity. A masterful example of Realist and Figurative watercolor work, it reflects Homer’s fascination with sport fishing and nature. This fine art reproduction comes from a high-resolution photograph of the original, preserving the vivid color contrasts and kinetic energy of Homer's original composition.