Line-ups and Trenches [recto]
Homer, Winslow · American
1864
- Medium
- graphite on wove paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 4666 × 3582px
Description
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.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).