Sketch for Hound and Hunter
1891 National Gallery of Art
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a young man in a rowboat struggling to capture a deer in the water. It serves as a preliminary study for Homer's later large-scale oil painting, 'Hound and Hunter'.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer was deeply interested in the dramatic relationship between man and the wilderness. This sketch showcases his masterly control of watercolor to capture both the fluidity of the water and the intense struggle of the moment, a hallmark of his late Adirondack works.
On your wall. Unlock the 4K download and keep this piece in your Vault — forever.
Know the artwork. Knowing its title and artist turns a beautiful image into a story worth sharing — with a museum label:
Sketch for Hound and Hunter
Winslow Homer, 1891
