Life in Camp, Part 2: Extra Ration
Winslow Homer|Louis Prang & Co.|Beadle & Co.
1864 · Color lithograph · Drawings and Prints
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.
- Artist
- Winslow Homer|Louis Prang & Co.|Beadle & Co.
- Date
- 1864
- Medium
- Color lithograph
- Department
- Drawings and Prints
- Credit line
- The Jefferson Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson Burdick, 1947