About Winslow Homer
Winslow Homer began as an illustrator covering the Civil War for Harper's Weekly and became one of the greatest American painters of the 1800s. He painted rural life, children and boating scenes, and later the sea itself, from his studio on the coast of Maine.
Breezing Up and The Gulf Stream show both sides of him: the cheerful sailing scene of the 1870s and the dramatic struggle with the sea of his later years.
Where to see Winslow Homer's famous paintings
| Painting | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Breezing Up (A Fair Wind) | 1873 to 1876 | National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC |
| The Gulf Stream | 1899 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
How big are they?
The paintings drawn to scale next to a person 1.7 m tall.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous paintings by Winslow Homer?
Breezing Up (A Fair Wind), The Gulf Stream.
Where can I see paintings by Winslow Homer?
Breezing Up (A Fair Wind) at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; The Gulf Stream at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
When did Winslow Homer live?
Winslow Homer was born in 1836 and died in 1910.
Sources: Wikidata Q344838. Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.