The Letter Home 1867

Eastman Johnson's "The Letter Home," created in 1867, is a poignant depiction of a soldier recovering in a field hospital, attended to by a woman who writes a letter for him. This intimate scene, set against the backdrop of a lush forest, likely reflects the anxieties of the time following the Civil War. The soft, sepia tones and detailed realism of Johnson's painting create a sense of both sorrow and hope, capturing a deeply personal moment within the context of a broader historical narrative.