Boy with Anchor
1873
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a young boy perched atop a large, rusting iron anchor on a pebbled beach. It is a signature example of Homer’s work during his Gloucester period, emphasizing maritime life and leisure.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer, one of the foremost American painters of the 19th century, spent the summer of 1873 in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where he famously mastered the watercolor medium. This trip marked a pivotal shift in his career, as he began capturing the transient light and atmosphere of the coast with unparalleled sensitivity. The boy sitting on the anchor is a recurring motif in his studies of the relationship between local youth and the maritime industry that defined their community.
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Boy with Anchor
Winslow Homer, 1873
