Eagle Head, Manchester, Massachusetts (High Tide) (1870) by Winslow Homer

Eagle Head, Manchester, Massachusetts (High Tide) (1870) — Winslow Homer

Wind in the dresses, salt in the air, surf lifting white along the New England shore. Homer stages a bracing seaside moment—young women poised at the water’s edge, hats and ribbons alive in the breeze, the Atlantic pressing close. Equal parts realism and modern leisure, this fine-art print brings crisp coastal light and quiet drama to your wall.

Why it captivates

• American coastal classic — Homer's keen eye for weather, gesture, and place.

• Modern leisure, 1870 — post-Civil-War America discovering the beach.

• Bracing atmosphere — wind, spray, and luminous greys that freshen a room.

• Elegant composition — horizon, figures, and tide line in poised counterpoint.

• Textural brushwork — lively surface that resolves beautifully at a step back.

• Statement artwork — a sophisticated focal point for living rooms and studies.

What you’ll see

A sweep of beach beneath the headland; figures in summer dress gathered at the foaming edge; ribbons and skirts pulled by the wind; cool sea-greens and slate blues against warm sand. Up close: tactile strokes and crisp accents. From a few steps back: a clear, salt-bright coastal tableau.

A richer historical frame

Painted in 1870 after Homer’s return from Europe, Eagle Head helped define an American vision of the seaside—frank, modern, and attentive to ordinary moments. Set at Manchester, Massachusetts, it captures the era’s new rituals of shore life while showcasing the artist’s hallmark clarity of light and structure.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 531 mm (approx. 33.11 × 20.91 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.584 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 landscape (594 × 841 mm) with a custom mat

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: cut the mat window to ~837 × 527 mm for a clean 2–3 mm edge overlap.

  • Contemporary: float-mount in an A1 frame for a slim, elegant reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Coastal & New England lovers

• American art enthusiasts drawn to realism and weathered light

• Collectors & stylists creating fresh, airy interiors

• Gift-givers marking new homes, weddings, and milestones

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then hand-checked and packed so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Bring the Atlantic’s clear light home—order your fine-art print of Winslow Homer’s Eagle Head, Manchester, Massachusetts (High Tide) today.