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Study for "Army Boots" [verso]
1865
About this artwork
This graphite drawing features multiple sketches of children or young boys, likely prepared as preparatory work for a larger composition. It reflects the artist's keen observational skills in capturing informal, youthful postures and expressions.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer, one of the most prominent American artists of the 19th century, frequently sketched the lives of ordinary people, including soldiers and children, during the American Civil War era. This particular sheet captures the spontaneous, relaxed nature of youth, contrasting with the more formal or tragic military themes he often explored in his finished oil paintings. His ability to render personality with minimal strokes is evident here, showing a candid intimacy that would later become a hallmark of his celebrated watercolors.
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Study for "Army Boots" [verso]
Winslow Homer, 1865
