(Past Event) Noontime Talk: Maritime History and Homer

Explore the maritime world that inspired Winslow Homer in this special gallery talk inside Winslow Homer: Painter, Etcher. Maritime historian Seth Goldstein of the South Portland Historical Society will share the history of New England's seafaring culture and reveal how it shaped some of Homer's most iconic drawings, etchings, and paintings. Bio: Seth Goldstein grew up on Cape Cod where he developed his passion for maritime history. He received his bachelor’s degree in European History from the University of California at Santa Cruz and his master’s degree in World History from Northeastern University. He is currently the Development and Museum Director for the South Portland Historical Society.