The Veteran in a New Field

Winslow Homer

Created:

Movement:

1865

Realism

key Notes:

Post-Civil War transition, Solitary labor

Dimensions:

24 1/8 x 38 1/8in. (61.3 x 96.8cm) Framed: 37 3/8 × 51 1/4 × 5 1/4 in. (94.9 × 130.2 × 13.3 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Easy

New game

story of the work:

"The Veteran in a New Field," painted by Winslow Homer in 1865, depicts a Civil War veteran harvesting wheat, symbolizing the transition from war to peace and the resilience of American life post-war. The work is notable for its use of light and color, reflecting Homer's mastery of landscape and human emotion, and is considered a significant commentary on the themes of labor and renewal in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Description of the work:

"The Veteran in a New Field" by Winslow Homer depicts a solitary figure, a Civil War veteran, in a vast field of wheat, symbolizing both the end of conflict and the beginning of a new life. The composition is characterized by its strong horizontal lines, vibrant colors, and the contrast between the golden wheat and the deep blue sky, emphasizing the themes of labor and renewal.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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