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69 JULY 2019 ered a matching original swimsuit at the Chenango County Historical Society in Norwich, New York, apparently made by the same manufacturer. "We're bringing it back to go with the painting," Cross says. "Believe it or not, the origins of women's bathing suits are in Islamic women's clothing." For a short period Homer found another surface for his artistic impulses—ceramic tile. Just for fun he met on Wednes- day evenings in Greenwich Village with a group of artists who painted scenes on clay surfaces before they were fired in a kiln. Four of the tiles are exhibited. Couple on the Shore, in domi- nant blue tones, could complement any decor in a seaside summer home. In 1880, Homer returned to Gloucester, boarding with a lighthouse keeper and his family on Ten Pound Island. Over the previous seven years his artistic identity, direction, and painting style had evolved, and he recalibrated his approach. His focus shifted from narrative potential to a growing interest in the effects of light and atmosphere. Environment appears to take precedence in these works; humans seem part of the background. Great forces of nature, the sky and the sea, became impor- tant subjects. The boyhood motif was replaced by boats—par- ticularly the schooners, a Gloucester invention, which became emblematic of the great eastern port itself. To help contextual- ize the artist's newfound emphasis, a distinctive double-ended working vessel like the one he painted in York, Maine, was borrowed from the Mystic Seaport Museum for display here. Homer also shifted to larger pieces of paper as his themes expanded. "He's looking at the world with an eye to telling the truths in his own way," Cross says. Missing is the cartog- rapher's scientific reality, replaced by how the new reality "meets his eye." To recently appointed director Oliver Barker, the exhibit is a thrilling entrée to this outstanding regional museum. "It is an important step as we think about building up to our 150th anniversary in 2023 and Gloucester's 400th." CONTACT capeannmuseum.org Winslow Homer (1836-1910), Sunset at Gloucester, 1880. Watercolor and graphite on wove paper (13" x 23 ¾"). Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, gift of anonymous donor, 1930.11 / Art Resource, NY. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF CAPE ANN MUSEUM 100 Cummings Center, Suite 101D . Beverly, MA 01915 . 978-927-9909 www.BodiScience.com Be Cool with BodiScience Treatments for your face and body Our skin provides us with natural early warning signs which can help us maintain or achieve an improved state of wellness and vitality. Skincare is caring for your entire body. That is why it is truly a holistic proposition. A vital role of any spa experience is not only to improve physical health, but also to rejuvenate mental health, alleviating stressors and anxieties. Our skin is equally affected by our physical health, emotional health, and mental state along with seasonal changes. Therefore, at BodiScience we view our skin more than simply a covering that needs cleansing and moisturizing. It is a vital organ with the gift of silent and intelligent communication. As we entered into the energetic Chinese Summer season we may experience redness and rosacea, inflammation, heavy legs and heightened fiery emotions. Let us balance your mind and body to the rhythms of the summer season and prepare you to feel and look your best! Ask for our Fire Element Face or Body Treatment