Life in Camp, Part 1: Water Call 1864

"Life in Camp, Part 1: Water Call" (1864) is a pen-and-ink and watercolor sketch by Winslow Homer, one of the most celebrated American artists of the 19th century. The drawing depicts a soldier falling off his horse as the animal drinks from a stream. Homer, known for his realistic depictions of Civil War scenes, captures the raw, often humorous aspects of daily life for Union soldiers. This sketch, part of a series, provides a glimpse into the artist's direct observation of military life during the war.