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Grant and Lincoln at City Point, Virginia [recto]
![Grant and Lincoln at City Point, Virginia [recto], by Winslow Homer, charcoal, 1865](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/winslow-homer--grant-and-lincoln-at-city-point-virginia-recto--d28b6ff299a80812-w1024.webp)
Grant and Lincoln at City Point, Virginia [recto] is a charcoal drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:in graphite across bottom: Grant and Lincoln at City Point - Va / from life - April 1865 / W Homer
About this work
Overview
Grant and Lincoln at City Point, Virginia [recto] is a charcoal drawing on wove paper created by Winslow Homer in 1865.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two men, likely historical figures, standing together in front of a wall or building with a doorway or archway. One wears a top hat, the other a wide-brimmed hat, and their interaction is the focus of the composition.
Technique & Style
Rendered in charcoal, the sketch features visible strokes and shading that convey texture and depth, achieving a simple yet elegant effect.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.








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