This work examines Homer's artistic accomplishments. It focuses not only on his use of various media, but also on the suites of works on the same subject that reflect the artist's modern practice of thinking and working serially and thematically.

This catalogue for the first major retrospective of Winslow Homer's works examines the immensity of Homer's artistic accomplishments, focusing not only on his masterpieces in various media, but also on the suites of works on the same subject that reflect the artist's essentially modern practice of thinking and working serially and thematically. 485 illustrations, including 260 color plates.