Hudson River 1892

"Hudson River" is a watercolor painting by Winslow Homer, a leading American artist, completed in 1892. The piece portrays a solitary figure, likely a lumberjack, sitting on a pile of logs, looking out over a rushing river. Homer's use of vivid colors and detailed brushstrokes captures the movement of the water and the rugged beauty of the natural environment. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and solitude amidst the harsh realities of 19th-century American life.