The image depicts a black and white drawing of a scene titled "The Baggage Guard" by Winslow Homer. The scene shows two men standing guard with rifles. The man on the left wears a short jacket and pants, with a hat on his head. He holds a long rifle with both hands pointed to the left. The man on the right wears a military uniform and hat, and holds a rifle in his left hand. Behind them are several donkeys harnessed to covered wagons. A man lies on the ground between the guards. The background shows a flat, grassy area. The artist's signature appears in the bottom right corner. The title "The Baggage Guard" is written at the bottom center.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1263 × 469 px
- Museum record:
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