One of the major themes in Homer’s paintings of Cullercoats was that of the fishwives watching for the return of their men.
Homer
Homer’s painting was transformed during his stay in Cullercoats. Why did he go there, and what did it offer him?
A total of 17 paintings by 13 artists from 11 viewpoints, covering 261 years of art and parliamentary history.
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He became an unabashed Impressionist during his long training in Europe, and was a great painter by any standards.
He never aspired to be an impressionist, but painted many works plein air, with loose brushwork, and conveying impressions.
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