Prisoners from the Front 1866 Painting by Winslow Homer Art Print (6 Sizes)
A striking Prisoners from the Front art print reproducing Winslow Homer's 1866 oil on canvas, a vivid and luminous depiction of Civil War captives standing before a dusty battlefield. The composition gathers a ragged group of soldiers in worn uniforms beside a stern Union officer in a dark coat and tall hat, their expressions and postures conveying the tension of surrender. Rendered in warm earthy tones beneath a pale, cloud-streaked sky, the scene captures the human weight of the American Civil War. Homer painted this work early in his career, when he was turning from illustration toward the serious genre painting for which he became celebrated. The story of the subject, men taken prisoner from the front lines, gives the picture its quiet drama and enduring appeal for lovers of American history art. Printed on matte archival paper, this reproduction makes a handsome statement piece for historically minded interiors.
From the American Wing collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Gift of Mrs. Frank B. Porter, 1922). Printed in Texas by GleeBeeCo on heavyweight matte archival, acid-free paper for rich colour and lasting detail. Available in 5×7", 8×10", 9×12", 11×14", 12×16", and 13×19" sizes, ready to frame in the dimensions you select. The print ships flat and unframed.
Features: USA Printed, Archival Grade, Acid Free, Reprint, Painting, Horizontal
Category: Artwork, People
Genre: Genre Painting, History Painting
Subject: Soldiers, Prisoners, Men, American Civil War
Artist: Winslow Homer
Country: United States
Year: 1866
Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
We include a gospel card, tract or similar with each order.
Don't love it? Ship it back we'll process a complete refund ASAP. Read more about returns.
Newest Collectibles Newest Prints Prints
Prisoners from the Front 1866 Painting by Winslow Homer Art Print (6 Sizes)