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A Shell in the Trenches before Richmond [recto]

Winslow Homer

1862

charcoal

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century World War I

Dominant colour

A Shell in the Trenches before Richmond [recto] is a 1862 charcoal by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, depicting World War I, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a simple drawing of a shell in a trench, done in charcoal and watercolor. The artist likely drew this during the American Civil War, which is an interesting context. This was a time of great change and upheaval in the US. Check out the work of artist: Homer, Winslow, to see more of his drawings from this time.