The peerless and comprehensive survey of this important American artist, now available in paperback for the first time This thoroughly researched, immensely readable study on Winslow Homer, one of America's most significant and prolific painters, presents a full account of his life and work and offers a fresh and provocative reassessment of his place in the history of late nineteenth-century art. Homer's work is popular and accessible, and Griffin's text, with its solid documentation, original research and fresh interpretations, has become an essential survey of Homer and his creative output.
I was intrigued and enamored by a few of his paintings and references in a couple of period and locale reads, so I have been truly rewarded with this selection, by Randall Griffin, of his biography and interpretation. An thorough and emotional critic. Well done.
A fan of Homer as of late, so it was good to check this work out. The plates and artwork are the big seller here. The writing helps with explanation and backstory, but you get this book for the pictures.