Artwork
Thanksgiving in Camp
Thanksgiving in Camp 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 right in plate: HOMER; lower center: THANKSGIVING IN CAMP.
About this work
Overview
Thanksgiving in Camp is a wood engraving on newsprint depicting a nighttime scene of soldiers gathered around a campfire.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows soldiers eating, conversing, or resting near a fire, with a tent in the background labeled 'Hardtack' and 'Sutler', indicating a military camp setting. The image conveys a sense of camaraderie and hardship.
Technique & Style
The engraving features fine lines that capture details such as the soldiers' expressions and the camp's rough conditions, characteristic of newsprint illustrations of the time.
Context
The work was created using a wood engraving technique, where artists carved images into wood blocks for printing.
Artist & collection
Artist
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