Soldier Taking Aim 1864

"Soldier Taking Aim" is a charcoal drawing by American artist Winslow Homer, created in 1864. The work depicts a Union soldier in profile, aiming his rifle towards the viewer. The soldier's face is obscured by his cap, suggesting a sense of anonymity and the inherent danger of war. Homer's use of charcoal creates a sense of immediacy and rawness, effectively conveying the tension and uncertainty of the moment. This drawing, created during the American Civil War, is a powerful testament to Homer's ability to capture the realities of warfare.