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Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns

Winslow Homer , 1862

Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns, by Winslow Homer, 1862
Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns, by Winslow Homer, 1862

Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns is a print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1942.1253
Credit line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund

About this work

Overview

Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns is a print created by Winslow Homer in 1862, an early work in his career as he transitioned from commercial illustration to painting.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a nighttime scene of soldiers gathered around a makeshift structure in the woods, illuminated only by a lantern, conveying a sense of tension and anticipation.

Technique & Style

Homer's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits strong contrasts between light and dark, is evident in the work, reflecting his observational precision developed through his early illustrative work.

History & Provenance

The work is part of a body of images Homer created documenting the American Civil War, and is now held by The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artist & collection

Portrait of Winslow Homer

Artist

Winslow Homer

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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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns?

Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns was painted by Winslow Homer in 1862.

Where can I see Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns?

Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns?

Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering with Dark Lanterns is associated with Impressionism.