Roof Line [verso]

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Winslow Homer was working as a freelance illustrator during the American Civil War when he produced sketches like this, often capturing quick observations of the world around him. This particular sketch demonstrates his tendency to capture the essence of a subject with just a few economical lines, a skill that served him well in his later transition to painting. Such 'verso' sketches provide a rare, informal glimpse into the daily habits of one of America's most celebrated artists.