Spanish moss at tampa 1886

"Spanish Moss at Tampa" is a watercolor painting by Winslow Homer, created in 1886. The painting depicts a tranquil scene of a river or bay with a steamboat in the distance, seen through a curtain of Spanish moss hanging from a large tree. Homer's use of soft, muted colors creates a sense of peaceful solitude, typical of his later works. This piece exemplifies Homer's fascination with nature and his ability to capture the subtle beauty of the American landscape.