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The War for the Union, 1862 - A Bayonet Charge

Winslow Homer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a battlefield scene. Soldiers densely packed on a field, thrusting bayonets and aiming rifles. Many soldiers on ground; some kneeling, others standing or jumping. Most have rifles; some hold bayonets. Some wear hats; some have caps or headgear. Dark uniforms; some have belts; some with swords. Sparse trees and grass; distant smoke; cloudy sky. Caption below reads, "The War for the Union, 1862 - A Bayonet Charge." The image is on aged paper; edges are rough.

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1245 × 893 px
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