Red Shirt,Homosassa, Florida 1904

"Red Shirt, Homosassa, Florida" is a watercolor painting by Winslow Homer, created in 1904. The painting depicts a serene scene of a Florida riverbank lined with palm trees, with a lone figure in a red shirt visible in a small boat in the foreground. Homer, known for his realist approach to depicting nature and everyday life, captures the quiet beauty of the Florida landscape. This work showcases his masterful use of watercolor, showcasing the soft, ethereal qualities of the medium. The painting is an example of Homer's later works, which often featured the natural world of Florida, a place he visited and lived in for extended periods.