Army Encampment 1862

"Army Encampment" is a watercolor painting created by Winslow Homer in 1862. The artwork captures a scene of a military camp, featuring tents, soldiers, and horses, rendered in delicate brushstrokes against a pale, hazy background. Homer's loose, gestural style effectively conveys the transient nature of military life and the vast, open expanse of the encampment. The subdued palette of grays and browns further adds to the sense of quiet contemplation and the pervading dust and smoke of the scene. This artwork is an evocative and intimate portrayal of the Civil War era, capturing the realities of life in a military encampment.