Artwork
Arlington Heights. Die Wacht. Am Potomac.
Arlington Heights. Die Wacht. Am Potomac. is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Thomas Nast. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Arlington Heights.
About this work
Overview
Arlington Heights. Die Wacht. Am Potomac. is a wood engraving created by Thomas Nast in 1871, printed in black on newsprint.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a soldier standing guard beside a grave inscribed 'Died for the Union', with a poem below. The scene is set among trees, with a distant tent under a low moon, conveying a sense of quiet vigil and reverence.
Technique & Style
The image is rendered in black-and-white, characteristic of wood engraving, a technique that allows for detailed, high-contrast illustrations.
Artist & collection
Self-Portrait
Signature, "TH. Nast, Oct. 17, 1901"
Archer, Nude Study
Portrait of the Artist's Wife, Sarah Edwards Nast
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