Life in Camp, Part 2: The Rifle Pit
After Winslow Homer American
Publisher Louis Prang & Co. American
Publisher Beadle & Co. British
Not on view
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 Union volunteer regiment whose North African–inspired uniform 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 (see 47.91.25(90) for a card showing trench construction).
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