The War for the Union, 1862 – A Bayonet Charge (from "Harper's Weekly," Vol. VII) 1862

Winslow Homer’s *The War for the Union, 1862 – A Bayonet Charge* is a black and white wood engraving originally published in *Harper’s Weekly*. The artwork, which was created in 1862, depicts a scene of intense action during the American Civil War, capturing the chaos and ferocity of a bayonet charge. The detailed depiction of the soldiers’ expressions, their movements, and the surrounding landscape creates a powerful and visceral experience for the viewer. The wood engraving process used by Homer captures the immediacy of the event, emphasizing the raw power and realism of the scene. This drawing is a valuable piece of history, documenting the visual realities of the Civil War for a contemporary audience. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.