"Gloucester Harbor" is a wood engraving by Winslow Homer that depicts the picturesque Massachusetts fishing village with characteristic attention to maritime detail and atmospheric conditions. Homer's skilled use of the wood engraving medium creates a luminous quality through carefully controlled lines and tonal variations that capture the interplay of light on water and the bustling activity of the harbor. The work reflects Homer's deep fascination with coastal scenes and working life at sea, themes that dominated much of his artistic output during the latter half of the nineteenth century.