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Line-ups and Trenches [recto]

Winslow Homer

1864

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Line-ups and Trenches [recto] is a 1864 graphite by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows soldiers in two scenes: the top half has rows of tiny figures lying down in a trench, with trees and a fence in the distance. The bottom half draws five men in hats, some walking, some sitting or crouching, with simple bags and rifles. The lines are quick and rough, like a fast sketch. The paper looks worn, with faint creases running through it. The artist used only graphite, so everything is shades of gray and brown. Look up Homer, Winslow next to see more of his work.