Ocean Swells
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Ocean Swells

TitleOcean Swells
ArtistWinslow Homer, American, 1836–1910
Date1895 19th century
MediumCharcoal, white chalk on gray wove paper
Classificationseascapes
OriginUSA USA
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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