1863
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Home from the War is a 1863 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a crowded scene of people in old-fashioned clothes. A soldier in a dark hat stands in the center, holding a woman’s hand while another woman clutches a child. The faces are rough but expressive, with big eyes and strong lines. The background is busy with more figures, all drawn quickly in dark, scratchy marks. The title *Home from the War* suggests this moment is about soldiers returning. The artist used simple, bold lines to show emotion instead of detail. Try looking up engraving to see how artists create images this way.
This artist painted everyday American life in the 1800s. Look at *Farmhouse in Mahantango Valley*—a quiet, sunlit scene of rural Pennsylvania. *Boy and Girl* shows two children standing close, their faces turned toward…
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