The Battle of Bunker Hill – Watching the Fight from Copp's Hill, in Boston (from "Harper's Weekly," Vol. XIX) 1875

Winslow Homer's "The Battle of Bunker Hill – Watching the Fight from Copp's Hill, in Boston" (1875) is a wood engraving that captures a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. The image depicts a group of civilians gathered on a rooftop in Boston, watching the smoke and chaos of the battle unfold in the distance. Homer's use of detailed lines and dramatic composition evokes a sense of tension and uncertainty, emphasizing the human cost of war. This engraving is a powerful testament to Homer's skill as a visual storyteller, illustrating a key event in American history and the impact of war on civilians. The piece is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.