Artwork
Campaign Sketches: Our Jolly Cook
Campaign Sketches: Our Jolly Cook is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Campaign Sketches: Our Jolly Cook is a lithograph created by Winslow Homer in 1863.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic camp scene where a suited man, possibly a cook, is shown in a comical mid-fall, holding a frying pan. Surrounding soldiers appear relaxed, some watching the scene, while others lean on their rifles. The title suggests a humorous take on soldiers' life, possibly poking fun at camp food or laziness.
Technique & Style
The work is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that allows for mass production of images. The sketchy style captures the messy and informal atmosphere of the camp scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects.
