Army of othe Potomac - Sleeping on Their Arms

1864

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Army of othe Potomac - Sleeping on Their Arms is a 1864 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

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

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of soldiers sleeping in the woods, with one soldier standing guard. The soldiers are dressed in dark uniforms and are lying on the ground, some with their heads resting on their arms. The standing soldier is holding a rifle and looking out into the distance. In the background, there are trees and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet and stillness, with the soldiers seemingly exhausted from their duties. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the standing soldier.