Veteran In A New Field

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“Veteran In A New Field ” – By Winslow Homer – Soon after the end of the Civil War Homer Winslow  paints this Union veteran returning to his livelihood as a farmer. Joseph Smith’s prophecy on the “commencement of the difficulties which will cause much bloodshed” is fulfilled as a symbol of a reaping sickle, while the hope that the future would be peaceful and prosperous as the soldier turned again farmer harvests his plentiful crop. This piece is printed on high quality Museum Giclee Canvas.

ARTIST: Winslow Homer was American landscape painter who is one of the foremost painters in 19th century America. Winslow was prominent in a variety of art, unlike many artists who are known for working in only one art medium.  

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