Word: watercolor
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...Many of the pieces have not been shown since 1936, when the Fogg last showcased its watercolor and pastel archives. “This is a very rare opportunity to see some of the highlights of our collection,” said Stebbins...
...watercolors weren’t always so carefully preserved. Until the late-nineteenth century, watercolor was considered an inferior medium, suitable only for preparatory sketches and amateur entertainment...
...Winslow Homer was one of the first artists to combat these misconceptions. He was also one of the first—and finest—artists to use watercolor as an independent medium. He is now renowned for his work with the form...
...degree of skill required for such painting contradicts the classification of watercolor as a low-commitment medium. “Extraordinary skill is required of the artist. It is a very difficult medium to work with, very demanding,” said Stebbins...
Unlike oil, where a mistake can be rectified with more paint, it is nearly impossible to hide a slip of the brush when working with translucent watercolor; consequently the artist’s hand is very evident in the work. “I love the fluency and immediacy,” Stebbins noted...