Study for 'The Wounded Drummer Boy' 1870

Eastman Johnson's 1870 oil painting "Study for 'The Wounded Drummer Boy'" is a poignant depiction of the American Civil War. The central figure, a wounded drummer boy, carries a large drum on his back while a fellow soldier, possibly a comrade, assists him. The background suggests a battlefield scene, emphasizing the grim realities of war. Johnson's realistic style, capturing the emotions and hardships of the soldiers, resonated with audiences of the time and continues to resonate with viewers today.