1940s S. T. Preston & Sons, Inc. Reproduction Painting, Homer, Winslow. Breezing Up [A Fair Wind]” Fine Art Reproduction on Canvas

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This is a framed, vintage, fine art reproduction on canvas.

S.T. Preston & Son Inc. has been serving the needs … Read more This is a framed, vintage, fine art reproduction on canvas.

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From Preston’s: “Nothing speaks of the sea quite like an oil painting from one of the masters of Marine Art. Preston's carries fine reproductions from Marine Artists like Montague Dawson, William Muller, Philip Plisson and more. Some are offered on canvas, some as limited editions, and some as posters. All of our marine artworks will add just the right accent to your nautical decor.”

This is a vintage, fine art reproduction on canvas.

The original work from which this piece is reproduced: The original painting is of "Breezing Up (A Fair Wind)" originally by American artist Winslow Homer.

Subject:
It depicts a catboat named the Gloucester with a man and three boys, along with their catch, navigating the harbor under a "fair wind".

Significance:
Completed in 1876, the year of America's centennial, the painting captured the optimistic spirit and hope of the nation.

Artistic Style:
Homer used oil on canvas, employing a lively brushwork that conveys the motion of the boat and the choppy waves.

Influence:
The compositional balance in the painting, with its active left side and sparse right side, shows a possible influence of Japanese art on Homer's work.

"Breezing Up" remains one of Homer's most celebrated and iconic works, reflecting his recurring interest in depicting men at sea. See less