The Letter for Home
1863
About this artwork
This lithograph is part of the series 'Campaign Sketches' produced by L. Prang & Co. in Boston during the American Civil War. It depicts a nurse writing a letter for a wounded soldier in a hospital setting.
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During the American Civil War, Winslow Homer worked as a battlefield illustrator for Harper's Weekly, providing a raw and immediate look at the conflict. 'The Letter for Home' reflects the profound role of the U.S. Sanitary Commission nurses, who were not only medical caregivers but also vital conduits between soldiers and their families back home. The image humanizes the casualty lists that were a daily reality for the American public during the war.
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The Letter for Home
Winslow Homer, 1863
