Who painted Tethered?

Tethered was painted by Winslow Homer in 1864.

Where can I see Tethered?

Tethered is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tethered?

Tethered is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Tethered

Winslow Homer , 1864

Tethered is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

"Tethered" is a drawing executed in graphite on wove paper by American artist Winslow Homer in 1864. The work measures a modest size typical of the artist’s early studies and reflects his interest in rendering everyday subjects with a direct, observational approach.

Technique & Style

Homer employed graphite to achieve a range of tonal values, using fine hatching and subtle shading to suggest form and texture on the smooth surface of wove paper. The drawing’s linear precision and restrained palette exemplify the mid‑nineteenth‑century American drawing tradition, emphasizing draftsmanship over color.

History & Provenance

Created during the Civil War era, the piece belongs to the early phase of Homer’s career, prior to his later fame as a marine painter. Its provenance traces back to private collections before entering a public institution, where it has been catalogued as part of the artist’s formative works.