Fisherwomen 1882

"Fisherwomen" is a pencil drawing by Winslow Homer, dated 1882. The drawing depicts three women walking along a beach, carrying baskets on their backs. The figures are rendered in a loose, gestural style, with emphasis on the movement of the women and the rhythm of their walk. The composition is simple and direct, focusing on the figures and the beach in the foreground. Homer's drawing is a study in contrasts: the solidity of the women's forms against the fluidity of the water and the sand; the darkness of their clothing against the lightness of the sky. This artwork is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City.