Dixie
Medium
figures
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.
Accession Number
1912-12-120
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Dixie** *Winslow Homer (American, 18361910), 1861 Figures; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Charles Savage Homer Jr.* Created in 1861, the outset of the American Civil War *Dixie* captures Winslow Homer's early mastery during a pivotal moment in U.S. history. Homer a self-taught artist who rose to prominence as a Harper's Weekly illustrator, often depicted soldiers, everyday life, and the human cost of conflict in his works. The title evokes "Dixie," the popular song symbolizing the American South and Confederate spirit, suggesting this piece reflects the era's deep regional div...