This painting is most likely inspired by an event that took place in Gloucester, Massachusetts on August 24th 1873 where a severe storm destroyed 9 fishing boats and claimed the lives of 128 men. The life of a fisherman was always dangerous, and storms and danger were a constant concern for the women and the children left behind. We see a forlorn young woman standing on a beach clutching a baby. Alongside her is a young boy with a straw hat perched on the brow of a moored boat. Both mother and son stare intently out to sea. Homer’s painting depicts an image of waiting and watching; it evokes a sense of dread that Dad may not be coming home.

This is an image of the famous artwork. We will hand paint a beautiful reproduction of this masterpiece in the size below. 

Size: 44 cm (h) x 68 cm (w)
          17 in (h) x 26 in (w)

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Material: Oil Paint on Canvas

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