Artwork
Our Women and the War
Our Women and the War is an ink print by the Impressionist artist American 19th Century. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center: OUR WOMEN AND THE WAR.-[See Page 570.]
About this work
Overview
Our Women and the War is a wood engraving on newsprint depicting a scene of people in old-fashioned clothing amidst a conflict. The print combines various activities and settings, including sewing, caring for injured soldiers, and a battlefield.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving portrays women's roles during wartime, showing them engaged in various tasks such as sewing and nursing injured soldiers. The title suggests a narrative about women's contributions to the war effort.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by rough lines and simple shapes, with strong black lines used to convey the scene. The style is reminiscent of newspaper illustrations, consistent with its newsprint medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
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