Rebel Works at Yorktown 1862

Winslow Homer's "Rebel Works at Yorktown" (1862) is a pencil sketch depicting a scene from the American Civil War. The drawing shows a group of Confederate soldiers, drawn from behind, huddled behind a makeshift barricade. The scene's urgency is captured through the artist's loose lines and dynamic composition. The sketch is a testament to Homer's artistic talent for capturing the raw emotions and realities of conflict, highlighting his keen interest in observing and documenting the Civil War.