Winslow Homer in the National Gallery of Art

July 3, 2005–February 26, 2006 (extended from February 20, 2006)

Overview: 53 paintings, watercolors, drawings, etchings, and wood engravings constituted this survey of works by American artist Winslow Homer from the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The exhibition spanned Homer's entire career, from his early Civil War painting Home Sweet Home (c. 1863) to late watercolors of tropical landscapes and his hunting scene Right and Left (1909), completed less than 2 years before his death.

Family workshops in which children were encouraged to explore nature in Homer's work and create their own art were held on 2 weekends in July and August. The family workshops were made possible by ChoicePoint Government Services.

The exhibition was organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Franklin Kelly, senior curator of American and British paintings, was the curator. The exhibition was sponsored by Siemens.

Attendance: 240,833 (239 days)

Location: East Building, Mezzanine, Northwest

Brochures: Winslow Homer in the National Gallery of Art, by the department of education programs and the department of American and British paintings. Washington, DC: National Gallery of Art, 2005.

American Artist Winslow Homer. NGAkids Inside Scoop. Washington, DC: National Gallery of Art, 2005.

Web site: A feature included selected images, video clips, and materials developed from the exhibition catalogue, brochure, and the wall texts and labels in the exhibition. Related Online Resources

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