Life in Camp, Part 2: In the Trenches; Good Bye; Fording; Extra Ration; The Field Barber; The Girl He Left Behind Him; Drummer; A Deserter; Home on Furlough; The Rifle Pit; Teamster; Our Special 1864

This is one of ten illustrated cards from a series depicting scenes of American Civil War life, "Life in Camp, Part 2: In the Trenches." Created by Winslow Homer, an American painter and illustrator, in 1864. This specific illustration, "Our Special" depicts a soldier sitting on a cannon barrel drawing in a sketchbook. Homer's work is often characterized by its realism and attention to detail, showcasing the gritty realities of war for the average soldier. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this artwork and is a significant place to view works by Winslow Homer and other American artists.