Men Fishing with a Rod and Net
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.
Accession Number
1912-12-227
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Winslow Homer’s "Men Fishing with a Rod and Net," created in 1897, captures a quiet moment of human engagement with the natural world. By this late stage in his career, Homer had established himself as one of America’s foremost realists, moving from early Civil War illustrations to powerful depictions of outdoor life. The scene likely reflects his deep fascination with coastal and marine subjects, themes that dominated his work after he settled in Prouts Neck, Maine. Classified as a landscape within the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection, the painting highlights Homer’s ability to b...