Who painted Boy with Anchor?

Boy with Anchor was painted by Winslow Homer in 1873.

Where can I see Boy with Anchor?

Boy with Anchor is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Boy with Anchor?

Boy with Anchor is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Boy with Anchor

Winslow Homer , 1873

Boy with Anchor is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Boy with Anchor is a drawing by Winslow Homer, created in 1873 in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It depicts a boy on a dock holding a large anchor.

Subject & Meaning

The work focuses on the children left behind by the local fishing industry, evoking the emotional weight of their maritime destiny. The massive anchor and the boy's interaction with it suggest a sense of foreboding and responsibility.

Technique & Style

Homer used a combination of graphite, transparent watercolor, and gouache to achieve a range of textures and atmospheric effects. The layering of washes and the use of blotting to create cloud patterns demonstrate his technical variety and interest in expressive brushwork.

Context

The drawing is part of a series of watercolors Homer produced in Gloucester during the summer of 1873, a time when the local fishing industry was fraught with danger and uncertainty.