Winslow Homer, Eight Bells, printed by G. W. H. Ritchie, published by Christian Klackner, 1887. Etching on parchment. Gift of W. G. Russell Allen.
Winslow Homer, Eight Bells, printed by G. W. H. Ritchie, published by Christian Klackner, 1887. Etching on parchment. Gift of W. G. Russell Allen.
Winslow Homer as Printmaker
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Tickets (Member / Nonmember)
In-Person $28 / $35
Livestream $16 / $20
Explore Winslow Homer’s lifelong engagement with printmaking, beginning with early illustrations for popular publications such as Ballou’s Pictorial and Harper’s Weekly, which played a crucial role in shaping his artistic identity and public reputation in the mid-19th century. Delve into Homer’s experiments with etching during the 1880s, a period that marked a shift in both his technique and artistic intention. Consider how Homer’s work in print media both complemented and diverged from his more well-known practice as a painter, highlighting the ways in which he used different mediums to explore narrative, atmosphere, and the American experience.
Frank Goodyear, codirector, Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Ramey Mize, associate curator of American Art, Portland Museum of Art
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full four-session “Homer in Context: Coastlines and Cultural Legacy” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Livestream Tickets
The livestream ticket gives access to a live feed of the event that can be watched remotely. You must be logged in to the account used to purchase the ticket in order to access the livestream on the Video Content page. Please log in at least 5 minutes before the start of the event to test your connection.
Livestream ticket holders must watch the event live; there is no recording of the event available for viewing at a later time.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.