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Drawing, Cavalry Soldier Loading a Rifle, 1863–64

This is a Drawing. It was created by Winslow Homer. It is dated 1863–64 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is black chalk and white crayon on gray-green laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Charles Savage Homer, Jr.. It is credited Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr..

Its dimensions are

42.8 x 32.8cm (16 7/8 x 12 15/16in.)

It is signed

Verso: Signed in black chalk, left center: Homer

Cite this object as

Drawing, Cavalry Soldier Loading a Rifle, 1863–64; Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); USA; black chalk and white crayon on gray-green laid paper; 42.8 x 32.8cm (16 7/8 x 12 15/16in.) ; Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.; 1912-12-99

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