Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Watercolor and with highlights of gouache on paper. Titled faintly in graphite l.l.; 10 x 7 in. (sheet size). Accompanying the work is a letter from the artist to an acquaintance (Mr. Charles Eddy), dated July 21st, 1900. The letter reads: Scarboro [sic] ME July 21st, 1900 Mr. Charles Eddy Dear Sir- I made this drawing. It has a deep shadow under the planks & quite strong in light & dark. It was made in April 1862- in front of Yorktown. Yours Very Truly Winslow Homer Provenance: The Artist Charles and Edith Eddy Roger and Alice Stephens By descent to previous owner Rago Gallery to the current owner Early in his career, Homer worked as a free-lance illustrator for Harper's Weekly during the Civil War, often traveling with the Union troops, providing an insight into their daily lives, as well as more dramatic moments. In this drawing, Homer shows the Signal Corps, which was newly formed, having been founded just two years earlier in advance of the Civil War. Many of Homer's drawings would be published as wood engravings in Harper's Weekly, but he also retained many of the drawings as references for future paintings. It is uncertain how Homer and Eddy were acquainted, or why Homer chose to present this drawing to Eddy. Provenance: Sold at Rago Auctions, May 2011, Lot 7 Condition: Letter is brittle and has two losses, one of which is adhered to the mat. A wooden backing was originally part of the frame but has been removed for conservation purposes. The backing is included with the lot.
Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Watercolor and with highlights of gouache on paper. Titled faintly in graphite l.l.; 10 x 7 in. (sheet size). Accompanying the work is a letter from the artist to an acquaintance (Mr. Charles Eddy), dated July 21st, 1900. The letter reads: Scarboro [sic] ME July 21st, 1900 Mr. Charles Eddy Dear Sir- I made this drawing. It has a deep shadow under the planks & quite strong in light & dark. It was made in April 1862- in front of Yorktown. Yours Very Truly Winslow Homer Provenance: The Artist Charles and Edith Eddy Roger and Alice Stephens By descent to previous owner Rago Gallery to the current owner Early in his career, Homer worked as a free-lance illustrator for Harper's Weekly during the Civil War, often traveling with the Union troops, providing an insight into their daily lives, as well as more dramatic moments. In this drawing, Homer shows the Signal Corps, which was newly formed, having been founded just two years earlier in advance of the Civil War. Many of Homer's drawings would be published as wood engravings in Harper's Weekly, but he also retained many of the drawings as references for future paintings. It is uncertain how Homer and Eddy were acquainted, or why Homer chose to present this drawing to Eddy. Provenance: Sold at Rago Auctions, May 2011, Lot 7 Condition: Letter is brittle and has two losses, one of which is adhered to the mat. A wooden backing was originally part of the frame but has been removed for conservation purposes. The backing is included with the lot.
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