Life in Camp, Part 2: Good Bye 1864

"Life in Camp, Part 2: Good Bye" is a poignant chromolithograph from 1864 by Winslow Homer depicting a tender farewell between a Union soldier and his beloved. The intimate scene captures the emotional toll of war, contrasting the soldier's stoic uniform with the woman's soft embrace. Homer's work often explored the realities of daily life during the Civil War, portraying both the hardships and the moments of affection that sustained those caught in the conflict.