Life in Camp, Part 2: Extra Ration After Winslow Homer American Publisher Louis Prang & Co. American Publisher Beadle & Co. British 1864 In 1864 Homer designed two series of lithographed collectors’ cards titled Life in Camp. Unlike his wartime images for Harper’s Weekly, the artist felt free to inject humor into these miniature comments on army life that include images of wives and sweethearts and soldiers enjoying themselves on leave. This card depicts a Zouave, or member of a Union volunteer regiment whose North African–inspired uniforms is distinguished by baggy trousers, a short jacket, a
Life in Camp, Part 2: Extra Ration After Winslow Homer American Publisher Louis Prang & Co. American Publisher Beadle & Co. British 1864 In 1864 Homer designed two series of lithographed collectors’ cards titled Life in Camp. Unlike his wartime images for Harper’s Weekly, the artist felt free to inject humor into these miniature comments on army life that include images of wives and sweethearts and soldiers enjoying themselves on leave. This card depicts a Zouave, or member of a Union volunteer regiment whose North African–inspired uniforms is distinguished by baggy trousers, a short jacket, and tasseled cap. By 1864 the war was entering its final months, and formerly sacrosanct subjects could be approached more lightly.
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