The coral divers 1885

"The Coral Divers" is a watercolor painting by American artist Winslow Homer, created in 1885. The painting depicts a Black diver reaching up from the ocean to a boat, while two white figures stand on the deck above. Homer's work is often characterized by its focus on realism and its portrayal of the lives of ordinary people. This painting, with its dramatic use of light and shadow, is a compelling testament to the human labor that drives the pursuit of natural resources.