Winslow Homer Art Screensaver — High-Resolution 19th-Century Masterpieces
Overview
- A screensaver collection featuring high-resolution reproductions of Winslow Homer’s late-19th-century paintings, emphasizing his marine and rural scenes.
Key features
- High-resolution images (suitable for 4K displays) of iconic works like “The Gulf Stream,” “Boys in a Pasture,” “The Herring Net,” and “Snap the Whip.”
- Slow crossfade transitions and optional Ken Burns pan/zoom to highlight brushwork and composition.
- Curated thematic playlists: Seascapes, Rural Life, Civil War & Aftermath, Watercolors.
- Adjustable display duration, random/shuffle mode, and optional on-screen captions with title, year, and brief context.
- Color-accurate files with embedded ICC profiles for faithful reproduction on calibrated monitors.
Educational notes (brief)
- Winslow Homer (1836–1910) is celebrated for realist depictions of American life, especially coastal scenes and seafaring subjects. His later work shows looser brushwork and a heightened focus on atmosphere and light.
- Captions can include short context: year, medium (oil/watercolor), and a one-line note about subject or significance.
Legal & sourcing
- Many Homer works are in the public domain, but always verify image rights for specific reproductions and high-resolution scans — provenance may vary by museum or archive. Prefer images from public-domain museum scans or your own licensed sources.
Installation tips
- Use PNG or high-quality JPEG files sized to at least 3840×2160 for 4K displays.
- Embed ICC profiles and avoid heavy compression to preserve color and detail.
- For Windows: use a slideshow screensaver that supports custom transitions and captions.
- For macOS: create a Photos album and enable Screen Saver > Source: Photos; use a dedicated app for captions and pan/zoom if needed.
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