Wounded to the Rear / One More Shot 1864 - 1865

"Wounded to the Rear / One More Shot" is a bronze sculpture created by John Rogers between 1864 and 1865, currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Rogers was a popular American sculptor known for his sentimental, often patriotic works that depicted everyday life. This sculpture, like many of his others, captures a scene from the Civil War, portraying a wounded Union soldier being aided by a comrade. The powerful realism of the sculpture, with its detailed clothing and expressive figures, resonated with audiences of the time and remains a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.