Study for "Cape Trinity, Saguenay River"
Medium
landscapes
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.
Accession Number
1912-12-196
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Winslow Homer, one of foremost realist painters (1836–1910), created this *Study for "Cape Trinity,aguenay River"* 1904, late in his career when he increasingly sought inspiration in the untamed wilderness. After establishing his coastal studio in Prouts Neck, Maine Homer ventured to Canada's rugged Saguenay River region drawn to its dramatic cliffs and swirling waters. This preparatory work captures Cape Trinity's imposing majesty, reflecting his fascination with nature's raw power—a recurring theme in his oeuvre. As a study, it showcases Homer's masterful technique in rendering landscapes, ...