Winter-Quarters in Camp - Inside the Hut

Original wood block hand carved etching. Full page illustration in the January 24, 1863 edition of Harper's Weekly. Condition Good. No chips, light tanning, collectible with a clear image. Size is 15 1/2" x 10 1/2". . . . . . . . The illustration "Winter-Quarters in Camp - Inside the Hut," published in Harper's Weekly on January 24, 1863, depicts a cozy, intimate scene of Union soldiers during the Civil War, hunkered down in a rudimentary log hut for the winter. Amid the harsh realities of war, the sketch captures a moment of respite as soldiers gather around a makeshift fireplace, their faces illuminated by the flickering glow, engaging in quiet conversation or reading letters from home. The cramped interior, with its rough-hewn walls and sparse furnishingsperhaps a bunk, a small table, and scattered gearreflects the simplicity and hardship of camp life. Artist Alfred R. Waud, known for his firsthand wartime illustrations, conveys both the camaraderie and the weariness of these men, offering readers a poignant glimpse into the human side of the conflict during a cold, still moment in the winter of 1863.

Product Info

Publisher: Harper's Weekly

Year: January 24, 1863

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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