Army of the Potomac—Sleeping on Their Arms Possibly 1864

"Army of the Potomac—Sleeping on Their Arms" is a wood engraving by Winslow Homer, depicting a scene of Union soldiers resting during the American Civil War. Created in 1864, the artwork captures the weariness and vulnerability of the soldiers as they sleep in the open, their rifles lying beside them. The contrasting figures of a soldier standing guard in the foreground and the men sleeping in the background highlight the ever-present threat of battle. This powerful image, originally published in *Harper's Weekly*, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war and the resilience of the Union soldiers.