Carrying the Wounded 1865
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"Carrying the Wounded" is a pencil sketch by Winslow Homer, a renowned American artist, completed in 1865. This artwork, measuring 19.4 × 35.5 cm, captures a poignant scene of the aftermath of a battle, likely from the American Civil War. The sketch depicts soldiers carrying a wounded comrade, their forms rendered in a loose and expressive style, emphasizing the urgency and chaos of the moment. The background features a distant line of trees, suggestive of the battle's context, while the foreground emphasizes the struggle of the soldiers and the stark reality of war. Homer's sketch reflects his keen observation of the human cost of conflict and his ability to evoke a sense of both heroism and tragedy through simple yet powerful lines.
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