Albert Post (1843-1872)
1864 Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
About this artwork
This portrait depicts Albert Post standing in a camp setting, likely during the American Civil War. The artist uses his characteristic observational style to capture the subject in his military attire against the backdrop of tents.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer was sent to the front lines during the American Civil War as an artist-correspondent for Harper's Weekly. This work is part of a series where he depicted the more human and quiet side of military life rather than the brutal carnage of battle, providing a rare glimpse into the daily experience of soldiers.
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Albert Post (1843-1872)
Winslow Homer, 1864
