The Veteran in a New Field by Winslow Homer
Description: The Veteran in a New Field by Winslow Homer, painted in 1865, portrays a Union soldier returning to civilian life after the American Civil War. The painting depicts the veteran, wearing his old uniform and a hat, working in a field of wheat with a scythe. This work is emblematic of Homer's exploration of themes related to war and peace, capturing the transition from conflict to rural tranquility. Winslow Homer (1836–1910) was an American artist renowned for his depictions of American life and nature, and his experience as a war correspondent during the Civil War deeply influenced his work. In this painting, Homer contrasts the soldier's past life with his current peaceful occupation, reflecting both the personal and national changes occurring after the war.
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Location and Date Created: Painted in 1865.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: The Veteran in a New Field.
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Artwork Style: Realism with an emphasis on American rural life.
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Current Location: The artwork is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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Subject/Topic: A former soldier working in a wheat field, symbolizing the transition from wartime to peacetime.
