The Fourth of July in Tompkins Square, New York – "The Sogers Are Coming" (from "Harper's Bazar: A Repository of Fashion, Pleasure and Instruction," Vol. I) 1868

This wood engraving by Winslow Homer, titled "The Fourth of July in Tompkins Square, New York – 'The Sogers Are Coming'," captures the festive spirit of a 19th-century Independence Day celebration in New York City. The bustling crowd, mostly children, is gathered in a park with a policeman standing at attention in the center. This scene was originally published in "Harper’s Bazar" in 1868, showcasing Homer's early talent for depicting everyday life with realism and visual detail.