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Thanksgiving in Camp [verso]
![Thanksgiving in Camp [verso], by Winslow Homer, graphite, 1873](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/winslow-homer--thanksgiving-in-camp-verso--8a306a872aff9e0b-w1024.webp)
Thanksgiving in Camp [verso] is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:upper left in graphite: (Nov. 29, 1862 - Thanksgiving in Camp); lower left in graphite: 6 (circled)
About this work
Overview
Thanksgiving in Camp [verso] is a graphite drawing on wove paper by Winslow Homer, dated to 1873. The work features a faint, rough sketch of figures in the upper half, with the lower half predominantly blank except for indistinct scribbled notes.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a group of people gathered around an unspecified central point, suggesting a communal scene. The context of 'Thanksgiving' implies a celebration, though the drawing's sketchy nature leaves the specifics open to interpretation.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite, the drawing exhibits a loose, preliminary quality, characteristic of a sketch or study. The paper's condition, with brown spots and marks, reflects its age and handling.
History & Provenance
Created in 1873 by Winslow Homer, the drawing's provenance details are not specified here, though its existence as a verso piece suggests it may have been part of a larger collection or sketchbook.
Context
While the provided description does not directly link the work to a specific art movement, the mention of exploring Romanticism for similar styles hints at a broader artistic context, though Homer's work is more commonly associated with Realism.
Legacy
The legacy of 'Thanksgiving in Camp [verso]' is not detailed in the provided information, suggesting it may be more valued as a sketch representative of Homer's working process rather than a standalone, celebrated work.
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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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