Life in Camp, Part 1: The Guard House 1864

"Life in Camp, Part 1: The Guard House" (1864) is a pencil and watercolor drawing by Winslow Homer, depicting the mundane reality of camp life during the American Civil War. The artwork features three Union soldiers standing guard, their stoic expressions and weary postures conveying the hardships endured by soldiers. Homer's meticulous details, including the barrels and makeshift guardhouse, offer a glimpse into the everyday struggles of the soldiers. This drawing, part of a larger series documenting camp life, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.