Sunday Morning in Virginia – From the Painting by Winslow Homer in the National Academy of Design (from "Harper's Weekly," Vol. XXIV) 1880

"Sunday Morning in Virginia" is a wood engraving by American artist Winslow Homer, created in 1880. It depicts a group of African Americans gathered in a dimly lit interior, likely a home, engaged in reading and prayer. This scene showcases the social and religious life of African Americans in the post-Civil War South. Homer, known for his realistic portrayal of everyday life, captures a moment of quiet intimacy and faith. The engraving originally appeared in "Harper's Weekly," a popular American illustrated magazine, and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.