Col. Dwight Inspecting His Regiment 1862

This quick sketch by Winslow Homer, titled "Col. Dwight Inspecting His Regiment," captures a poignant moment during the American Civil War. Created in 1862, the drawing depicts a commanding officer, likely Col. Dwight, inspecting his regiment of soldiers. Homer's use of graphite creates a sense of immediacy, highlighting the soldier's weary faces and the quiet tension of the scene. As a renowned war artist, Homer's sketches and paintings provide valuable insight into the realities of conflict.