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Winslow Homer, American Artist of the Sea
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Winslow Homer, who was born on February 24th, 1836, is one of America's greatest watercolor and oil painters. Here are some facts about his life as a painter.

Born in Boston, MA

American landscape, marine, and genre artist

In 1861, sent to battlefront of the Civil War as a correspondent for Harper's Weekly

Worked as an illustrator and lithographer

In 1876, left illustration to concentrate on painting

Found inspiration in the sea

His oils and watercolors alike are characterized by directness, realism, objectivity, and splendid color.

Watercolors include "Breaking Storm", "Maine Coast", and "The Hurricane"

Oils include "The Gulf Stream", "Moonlight--Wood's Island Light", and "Eight Bells"

He died in 1910.

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