
The Veteran In A New Field
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The Veteran in a New Field (1865) by Winslow Homer depicts a lone farmer, dressed in simple work attire, harvesting wheat with a scythe. The golden wheat field dominates the composition, with the figure centrally placed, suggesting a connection between man and the earth. Painted shortly after the American Civil War, the work symbolizes both the return to peace and the hardships of post-war recovery. The farmer, possibly a former soldier, metaphorically represents the nation's transition from war back to agrarian life, with the scythe evoking images of death but also renewal. The vibrant sky adds an optimistic tone to the scene.
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