Winslow Homer (1836-1910) By The Shore

“Never put more than two waves in a picture; it's fussy.” Winslow Homer

Because my oldest grandchildren are off to Florida for 2 weeks, and because I am still trying to recover from those aging posts on the self portraits of Helene Schjerfbeck, I thought I would post a few sentimental, melancholy views of yesterday's beaches for us to look at today.

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) By the Shore
Winslow Homer (1836-1910) At Long Branch New Jersey

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) Beach Scene

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) Children on the Beach
Winslow Homer (1836-1910) East Hampton Long Island

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) On the Beach at Long Branch New Jersey

Winslow Homer(1836-1910) Girl on the Beach

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) On the Beach at Marshfield.