![Winslow Homer — Soldiers and Cannon [verso]](https://cdn.wall-art-frame.com/thumbnails/800/b084f26a-71b2-424c-8237-b7b80d2d7149_800_0cf8313756.webp)
Soldiers and Cannon [verso]
1862
About this artwork
This is a graphite sketch depicting a military scene with soldiers and a cannon, drawn on paper. It is identified as the verso side of a work by Winslow Homer.
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During the American Civil War, Winslow Homer worked as an illustrator for Harper's Weekly, documenting the realities of camp life and military maneuvers. This sketch exemplifies his keen observational skills and ability to capture the atmospheric tension of the era's conflict through simple, direct lines. Unlike his grand oil paintings, these field sketches offer a raw, immediate window into the daily experiences of soldiers on the front lines.
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Soldiers and Cannon [verso]
Winslow Homer, 1862
