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Homer, Winslow

2 works

The image shows a young person on a small wooden raft in the lower right corner. The viewpoint is at water level, facing the child. Foliage blocks the horizon, and water extends into the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate and watercolor-like. The color palette is muted with shades of green, brown, and light blue. A fish is on the raft, and a faint bird outline is in the trees. The sky has a light blue tint.

Boy on a Raft

Homer, Winslow

The image shows a sketch of a camp viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is high in the composition, with distant clusters of soldiers and encampments depicted with minimalist lines. Closer to the viewer are rough pencil sketches of figures, possibly soldiers, in various poses. Beyond them, the landscape slopes upwards towards tents and military structures, with faint indications of foliage. The artist uses a loose, casual technique with light pencil strokes, creating a sense of immediacy. The color palette is neutral and monochrome, with the paper's light brown tone complementing the graphite pencil marks.

Line-ups and Trenches [recto]

Homer, Winslow