Thanksgiving Day in the Army – After Dinner: The Wish-Bone (from "Harper's Weekly," Vol. VIII) 1864

"Thanksgiving Day in the Army – After Dinner: The Wish-Bone" is a wood engraving by Winslow Homer depicting Union soldiers celebrating Thanksgiving in a camp setting. Created in 1864, the print captures the somber mood of the war, as three soldiers, one smoking a pipe, sit in a camp, their faces lined with exhaustion. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of finding moments of joy amidst hardship. The print's realism and attention to detail are characteristic of Homer's work, which often explored themes of war and everyday life.