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A Bivouac Fire on the Potomac, published in Harper's Weekly

A Bivouac Fire on the Potomac, published in Harper's Weekly

Artist Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

Date1861

MediumWood engraving on newsprint

DimensionsImage: 13 13/16 x 20 3/16 inches (35.1 x 51.3 cm)

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineGift of John Romanow, Class of 1970, in memory of Harold D. Romanow, Class of 1929

Terms

Wood engraving
American Civil War
Camps
Dancing
Gambling
Music
Musical instruments
Night
Performances
Playing cards
Potomac River, Washington, District of Columbia
Smoking
Soldiers
Tents
Uniforms
Violins
newsprint

Object number95.071.034

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