1862
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
War Sketches in the Capital is a 1862 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a busy scene with people on horses and carriages. The scene is set near a building called 'Cocoran's Private Clothing Dept. and Art Building,' which suggests a mix of military and civilian life. This mix is interesting because it shows how everyday life and war efforts were connected. You can learn more about this kind of artwork by looking into the technique: engraving.
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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