Framed A Bit of War History, The Recruit by Thomas Waterman Wood

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" x 19"
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" x 29"

Product Details:

A Bit of War History, The Recruit by Thomas Waterman Wood is an oil painting illustrating the journey of an African American man from self-emancipation to military service during the American Civil War. In this work, the figure is shown proudly outfitted in a Union Army uniform, standing confidently with his musket at his side inside a Provost Marshal’s office, signifying both his readiness to serve and his transition from bondage to recognized soldiering in the U.S. Colored Troops; the painting captures not just a personal moment of pride but also reflects the broader participation of Black men in the Union war effort at the close of the conflict.