Who painted Carrying the Wounded?

Carrying the Wounded was painted by Winslow Homer in 1865.

Where can I see Carrying the Wounded?

Carrying the Wounded is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Carrying the Wounded?

Carrying the Wounded is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Carrying the Wounded

Winslow Homer , 1865

Carrying the Wounded is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Winslow Homer. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The scene looks like a battlefield, but the drawing feels more like a quick observation than a finished picture.

This sketch shows a soldier carrying another man on a stretcher. The background has trees, a fence, and more soldiers lying on the ground. The lines are quick and rough, like hurried notes.

The artist wrote "This sketch was taken on March 1865" in the corner. The scene looks like a battlefield, but the drawing feels more like a quick observation than a finished picture.

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Overview

Carrying the Wounded is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Winslow Homer in 1865.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a soldier transporting a wounded comrade on a stretcher, set against a backdrop of trees, a fence, and other soldiers on the ground, evoking a battlefield scene.

Technique & Style

Executed in quick, rough lines, the sketch conveys a sense of haste and observation rather than a polished representation.

History & Provenance

The artist dated the sketch 'March 1865' in the corner, indicating it was made during or shortly after the American Civil War.

Context

This work exemplifies the Realist approach to capturing everyday life and scenes, in this case, a wartime moment.