Rainy Day in Camp 1871

Winslow Homer's "Rainy Day in Camp" (1871) is a depiction of a Union Army encampment during the American Civil War. The painting captures a moment of quiet respite, with soldiers gathered around a campfire amidst a muddy field. The tents in the background and the horses tethered in the distance suggest the vast scale of the military operation. The work exemplifies Homer's realist style, known for its meticulous attention to detail and its portrayal of everyday life.