Setting a Squirrel Trap 1858

"Setting a Squirrel Trap" is a watercolor painting created in 1858 by American artist Winslow Homer. The artwork depicts a woodland scene with a hunter setting a trap amongst large rocks and sparse trees. The painting exemplifies Homer's early interest in nature and rural life, a theme that would later define his career. Despite being painted early on in his artistic journey, Homer's meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of watercolor are evident in this work.