Catalog of an exhibition held at the Art Institute of Chicago, Feb. 16-May 11, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-227) and indexes.
Contents:
Foreword / James Cuno -- A gradual awakening in favor: Winslow Homer and watercolor collection in Chicago / Karen Huang -- Introduction: A bold, unguided effort: the self-education of America's master in watercolor / Martha Tedeschi -- Fresh air and pure impressions: early watercolors / Marthe Tedeschi -- More skill, more refined, more delicate: England / Judith Walsh -- A light on the sea: Prout's neck Martha Tedeschi -- A special communion with nature: the Adirondacks and Quebec / Martha Tedeschi -- Memoranda of travel: the tropics / Martha Tedeschi -- Winslow Homer and the color theories of Michel-Eugène Chevreul / Judith Walsh -- Intention and alteration: Winslow Homer's watercolor palette / Kristi Dahm.
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