Tethered
1864
About this artwork
This pencil sketch depicts a horse tethered to a fence post in a minimalist outdoor landscape. It reflects Homer's early career focus on observational sketching during the American Civil War era.
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During the American Civil War, Winslow Homer worked as an illustrator for Harper's Weekly, traveling to the front lines to document the life of soldiers. While he is famous for his dramatic seascapes and battle scenes, smaller sketches like this one reveal his keen eye for the everyday animals and rural subjects that surrounded him in the camps.
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Tethered
Winslow Homer, 1864
