Inland Water, Bermuda 

Winslow Homer created "Inland Water, Bermuda" with watercolor on paper. Homer, who lived through the Civil War, was a keen observer of human relationships with nature. Here, we see the artist's move towards scenes emphasizing tranquility. Homer's time in Bermuda coincided with increased tourism to the island, yet his paintings often exclude tourists, focusing instead on the local environment. The painting portrays a serene coastal landscape, with the calm inland water taking center stage. The buildings suggest a local presence, contrasting with the contemporary influx of foreign visitors. There is something deeply affecting about the way Homer captures the light and quiet of Bermuda. It invites us to consider the relationship between place and identity, and how environments shape our collective memory. Homer’s Bermuda landscapes offer a respite from the tension of modern life.