Winslow Homer
The Life and Origins of Winslow Homer Winslow Homer arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 24, 1836. He was the second of three sons born to Charles Savage Homer and Henrietta Maria Benson. His father, a merchant, eventually left the family to seek a fortune in the California gold rush. This departure left the household to be shaped by the presence of his mother, Henrietta Maria Benson Homer. She was a gifted amateur watercolor…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Winslow Homer's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Winslow Homer's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.