The Vibrant Imagery Of Winslow Homer's Civil War - Two of Homer's Iconic 1862 Original Centerfold Poster Prints
New York: Harper's Weekly Illustrated Newspaper, 1862. 1st Edition. Very Good. Item #19492
The striking brutality of the American Civil War is brought to life in these two original Winslow Homer centerfold prints, published in two original July, 1862 issues of Harper's Weekly.
These issues depict the harsh brutality of hand-to-hand combat during the war and remain two of the artists most iconic images from the Civil War. The are titled "The War for the Union, 1862 - A Cavalry Charge" and "The War for the Union, 1862 - A Bayonet Charge". Each print is a double-page centerfold and comes with each entire issue of Harper's Weekly, dated July 5 and 12, 1862.
"Within this tapestry-like Cavalry Charge the action is particularly intense in the lower right-hand corner. A look of fright passes over the face of the fallen soldier, but unknown to him his life is being guarded by a determined comrade on horseback who protective saber is about to strike the threatening enemy.
"As image of war, Homer's Cavalry Charge and Bayonet Charge concentrate on heroic deeds, gallantry, and courage in the face of death, not on death itself. Excellent propaganda, these two illustration of all-out warfare celebrate the Union cause - only brave Union soldiers fill the picture frame." - Grossman, "Winslow Homer and the Civil War".
Each issue is complete in 16 pages. Each image measures 22" X "16" and is perfect for framing and display. "Cavalry Charge" has a closed separation of approximately four inches at the top of the centerfold crease. Disbound. #2J-074.
Price: $85.00