Shark Fishing 1885

winslowhomer

Private Collection

boat

fish

acrylic

abstract painting

animal

ship

vehicle

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

water

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

fine art portrait

"Shark Fishing" is a watercolor painting by American artist Winslow Homer created in 1885. The painting depicts a scene of a man and a boy in a small boat reeling in a large shark. The artist captured the drama and danger of this activity, which was a popular pastime in the Bahamas at the time. Homer is known for his realistic depictions of nature and everyday life, and this painting is a testament to his skill in capturing the movement and power of both the human and the animal subjects. The painting is currently in a private collection.