Edwin Forbes - Original Civil War Engraving - Winter Camp

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Description: "Winter Camp" is an original etching by Edwin Forbes (American 1839-1895). This is of a Wagoner's Shanty a Picket Hut and Mud Huts. Printed below is the title in script and Copy-righted 1876 by E.Forbes and plate 4. This is from Forbes' series, Life Studies of the Great Army. The etching is 11 x 15 1/4 inches and the paper is 19 x 24 inches. There is minor handling wear common to a work of art of this age and a small stain in the upper right margin, otherwise it is in very good condition. The stain will not be visible once this is matted and framed. This is the actual etching and not a reproduction. At the beginning of the civil war Forbes joined the Army of the Potomac. There he became a Civil War reportorial artist for Leslie's Illustrated newspaper, joining the staff at age 22 in 1861. He was one of the youngest and one of the few artists who covered the entire war. Most of his illustrations were of the daily life of the soldiers, but he also depicted battle scenes including the Second Battle of Bull Run, and Hooker's Charge at Antiedam. Forbes sketches of his experiences during this period of time were preserved in a series of copperplate etchings, which were exhibited at the Centennial exposition of 1876, and awarded a medal. General W. T. Sherman bought the first proofs for the United States government, and they are now in the War Department at Washington. He used many of his pencil sketches as studies for large paintings after the War and from them, did a series of detailed etchings, which were published in "Life Studies of the Great Army" in 1876 and "Thirty Years After: An Artist's Story of the Great War." Do not hesitate to contact us concerning questions. Crating, shipping and insurance is $14.50 within the 48 states. This will be professionally packed and shipped within 3 days of payment clearing. Contact us concerning shipping rates to other destinations.

Status: Sold	Reference#: For4
Condition: Very Good	Year: 1876
Country: USA	Maker: Edwin Forbes
Height: 19 in. (48.26 cm)
Width: 24 in. (60.96 cm)
Title: Winter Camp - Original engraving by Edwin Forbes	Style: Realistic
Materials: paper and ink

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