Winslow Homer's The Veteran in a New Field is a poignant and contemplative masterpiece that beautifully encapsulates the complex emotions of a post-Civil War America. Painted in 1865, shortly after the end of the Civil War, the artwork portrays a Union Army veteran, dressed in his old uniform, reaping a bountiful field of wheat. The contrast between the soldier's military attire and the peaceful, sun-drenched rural landscape symbolizes the profound transition from war to peace. The scythe in his hand becomes a metaphor for the transition from battle to the renewal of civilian life, and the ripe, golden wheat embodies the promise of a healed and prosperous nation. Homer's skilled use of light and color conveys a sense of optimism, resilience, and hope, making "The Veteran in a New Field" a poignant reflection on the healing and renewal of a war-torn nation.
- Proudly handmade in the USA
- Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
- Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
- Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 15" tall
- Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 22.5" tall
Frame/Mat Options
Our default frame/mat combination is our country black frame (mostly black with some brown trimming) made of solid poplar paired with our black mat (pictured in all our main photos).
To request a different fame/mat combination than our default, at checkout in the "Review item and shipping" just click on the "message to seller" section and request a different frame/mat combination.
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