Who painted A Good Shot, Adirondacks?

A Good Shot, Adirondacks was painted by Winslow Homer in 1892.

Where can I see A Good Shot, Adirondacks?

A Good Shot, Adirondacks is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Good Shot, Adirondacks?

A Good Shot, Adirondacks is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of A Good Shot, Adirondacks?

Museum-quality prints of A Good Shot, Adirondacks are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Good Shot, Adirondacks

Winslow Homer , 1892

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.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in black: Oct 12 1892 Homer; upper left verso in graphite: J/ 42428/ Jan 28-16/ Hudson River/ 38327/ m / Adirondacks; upper center verso in blue crayon: N. 13; upper right verso in graphite: 39.1/ 42.1x / 46.8x (circled); center verso in black ink: a good shot; center right verso in red crayon: 124
Markings: Marked:center verso stamped in purple ink: M. K. & Co. / W C No...

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.