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Two Soldiers Resting [verso]

Winslow Homer

1862

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

Two Soldiers Resting [verso] is a 1862 graphite by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, 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

This sketch shows two soldiers sitting inside a small, dim space. One man in a cap leans forward, holding something in his hands. The other sits with his head down, wrapped in a coat. A barrel labeled "61" and a few scattered items like a hat and a bag are on the floor. The quick, loose lines suggest the artist was working fast, maybe from memory. The scene feels real but rough—like a snapshot of a quiet moment. Next, check out Realism to see how artists like Homer captured everyday life this way.