Hogar en una choza de negro

1864

Edwin Forbes sketched this rustic interior in April 1864 while traveling with the Union Army during the American Civil War. The rough, expressive lines capture a humble dwelling, dominated by a massive, soot-blackened fireplace where a simple kettle sits ready for use next to iron andirons. As a realist artist working for illustrated newspapers, Forbes aimed to document the everyday lives and environments he encountered on the front lines, offering a raw, unfiltered glimpse into history that feels incredibly intimate and immediate.

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