The Herring Net 1893

"The Herring Net" is a 1893 etching by American artist Winslow Homer (1836-1910). The artwork, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, depicts two fishermen hauling in their net, filled with herring, on a choppy sea. The etching's sepia tones and detailed lines capture the harsh realities of life at sea, a common theme in Homer's work. This image represents the artist's fascination with the human condition and the struggle against nature.