Rebel Works at Yorktown

Winslow Homer, 1862

The image shows a group of soldiers lying on the ground in a line, preparing for action. The soldiers wear blue caps. The background features a horizon line with trees and the scene is depicted with minimal, sketchy brushstrokes in shades of brown and blue. The soldiers are seen from behind, with their bodies angled slightly towards the horizon.
Artista
Winslow Homer
Datazione
1862
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
graphite with watercolor on wove paper
Dimensioni
17,3 × 25,2 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a group of soldiers lying on the ground in a line, preparing for action. The soldiers wear blue caps. The background features a horizon line with trees and the scene is depicted with minimal, sketchy brushstrokes in shades of brown and blue. The soldiers are seen from behind, with their bodies angled slightly towards the horizon.

Winslow Homer