Artwork
A Good Shot, Adirondacks
A Good Shot, Adirondacks is a watercolor drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Good Shot, Adirondacks is a watercolor drawing created by Winslow Homer in 1892.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a deer floating in turbulent water under a stormy sky with a faint moon. The deer's head is lowered and its horns are curved back, conveying a sense of exhaustion.
Technique & Style
Homer employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to capture the movement and atmosphere of the scene. The deer's fur is rendered in soft, blended tones, while the water and sky are characterized by rougher, more textured brushwork.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
