Activity 1: Can You Find It?
Zoom in to find the following in the artwork:
- Floundering Fishing Boat
- Sharks
- Fins
- Tails
- Sharp Teeth
- Waterspout
- 3-Masted Sailing Ship
- Survivor
- Broken Mast
Activity 2: Narrate the Artwork
- After studying the artwork, narrate the scene shown aloud using your own words.
Activity 3: Read McCabe's Curse
Read the excerpt from the poem 'McCabe's Curse,' which is said to have inspired Winslow Homer to paint 'The Gulf Stream.'
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- Land of cursed rocks and stones,
- Land where many leave their bones,
- Land of rascals, rogues, and peddlers,
- Busy scandalizing meddlers;
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- Land of poverty and want,
- Where pride is plenty, money scant,
- Take this, my very heartiest curse,
- And, if I could, I’d give you worse;
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Activity 4: Color the Water Surrounding Florida and the Caribbean
- Click the crayon above and complete page 26 of 'Art History Coloring Pages for Second Grade.'
Activity 5: Color the Artwork
- Click the crayon above and complete page 27 of 'Third Grade Art History Coloring Book.'
Activity 6: Create Your Own Seascape
- Click the crayon above and complete page 28 of 'Art History Coloring Pages for Second Grade.'
- Using crayons, color pencils, pastels, or paint, create your own seascape.
- Beforehand, discuss whether you plan to create a true seascape featuring the ocean, nautical art featuring boats, or maritime art featuring military or commercial vessels.
- Think about the water, land, boats, weather, sea life, people, and other features you wish to incorporate.