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Grant and Lincoln at City Point, Virginia [recto]

Winslow Homer

1865

charcoal

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Grant and Lincoln at City Point, Virginia [recto] is a 1865 charcoal by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1865 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a sketch of two men standing together, with one man wearing a top hat and the other wearing a hat with a wide brim. The men are positioned in front of a backdrop that appears to be a wall or a building, with a doorway or an archway visible behind them. The sketch is rendered in charcoal on wove paper, with visible strokes and shading that give the image a sense of texture and depth. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the focus on the two men and their interaction with each other. The sketch is a notable work by Winslow Homer, an American artist known for his Impressionist and Realist paintings. For more information on Homer's style and technique, explore the world of Impressionism.