Flamborough Head, England 1882

This pencil drawing by Winslow Homer, created in 1882, depicts a solitary woman standing at the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea. The woman, likely a local, is carrying a basket, perhaps for gathering fish or seaweed. The dramatic cliffs and rough seas of Flamborough Head, England, provide a powerful backdrop for the figure, suggesting the harsh realities of life for those who lived near the coast. The work exemplifies Homer's skill in capturing the essence of nature and human resilience through precise lines and a subtle use of light and shadow. "Flamborough Head, England" is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.