Mrs. Rosehill

A Seascape is a painting of the ocean. Sometimes there are people in the seascape, but they are only a small part of the overall scene. The weather and the time of day are important parts of the mood of a seascape.  We often look up at the sky for clues about the weather and thus our mood of the day. Think of the kind of weather that makes you feel good!

Sea or Mountain As you Will (1947) John Marin

Sea or Mountain As You Will was painted in 1947 by John Marin. He is an American painter. In this painting brush strokes are important. Look for groups of brush strokes that could be either sea or mountain.

West Point, Prout’s Neck, 1900 Winslow Homer

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) was an American Painter. He moved to Prout’s Neck, Maine in 1883. In his paintings of the sea, the viewer can almost feel and hear the power of the waves and the surf. His talent for capturing spontaneous moments in nature is what makes Winslow Homer so appealing to art lovers everywhere.

Please respond to the following questions by October 17.

1. Sea Mountain as You Will – Does the scene seem real or imaginary to you? Calm or restless? Why?
2. West Point, Prout’s Neck – Does the scene seem real or imaginary to you? Calm or restless? Why?
3. What similarities do you see in these two seascapes?