West India Divers, Winslow Homer (1836–1910)

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1836–1910
Material/technique: wove paper; watercolor; scraping; chalk

Homer produced this watercolor while visiting the Bahamas between December 1898 and February 1899. The watercolors Homer created during this visit emphasize the native population’s involvement in daily tasks such as diving for conch.

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