The Brierwood Pipe by Winslow Homer. Two Union soldiers in vibrant red and blue Zouave uniforms sit on a log in a military camp, one of them focused on carving a wooden pipe.

The Brierwood Pipe

Winslow Homer

1864 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A poignant scene of Civil War soldiers at rest by Winslow Homer, featuring the vibrant colors of Duryée's Zouave uniforms.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Painted in 1864 by American master Winslow Homer, this work depicts two members of the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry during a quiet moment in camp. The composition highlights the vivid red and blue of the soldiers' uniforms as they focus on a simple task, reflecting Homer's celebrated ability to capture the human dimensions of the Civil War era.

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