The image shows a group of soldiers lying on the ground in a line, preparing for action. The soldiers wear blue caps. The background features a horizon line with trees and the scene is depicted with minimal, sketchy brushstrokes in shades of brown and blue. The soldiers are seen from behind, with their bodies angled slightly towards the horizon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1862
- Medium
- graphite with watercolor on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4980 × 3454 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original