News from the War

Winslow Homer

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white illustration by Winslow Homer titled "News from the War". The illustration is a collage of scenes related to the American Civil War. In the top left, two men in sailor uniforms stand with their arms crossed. To their right, a woman holds a basket on her head. In the top center, a large scene shows a woman sitting at a table, leaning on it with her head in her hands. To the right, two men in military uniforms stand and talk. The bottom left features a group of people standing and sitting, with some holding rolled up items. In the bottom center, a man sits on a bucket and talks to another man. The bottom right shows a group of people running and throwing papers. The background of the illustration is a beige color with some darker spots and tears. The illustration is divided into sections with thin lines. The text "HARPER'S WEEKLY" appears at the top.