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Study for "Army Boots" [verso]

Winslow Homer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows five individuals in a crowded space. Two individuals in the foreground are lying on their stomachs, with one resting his chin on his hands and the other peering over the edge of a platform or bunk. They have bright eyes and short, curly hair, and wear loose-fitting clothing. The other individuals' faces are partially visible in the lower part of the image, indicating they are lying or reclining. The background is simplistic with vertical lines and shading, suggesting an indoor environment. The drawing is done in pencil on paper with visible pencil strokes.

Artwork Details

Date
1865
Medium
graphite and white chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
3114 × 4314 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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