1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Fair Oaks-Gallant Charge of Gen. Casey's Division to Save the Guns

One engraving entitled "Battle of Fair Oaks-Gallant Charge of Gen. Caseys's Division to Save the Guns" dated 1862. Dipicts General Silas Casey and his men valiantly recovering Union artillary behind Confederate lines. Two struggling horses pull gun carraiges with the help of a few soliders. In the distance smoke fills the sky. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0153

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Williamsburg

One engraving entitled "Battle of Williamsburg" dated 1862. Depicts a distant view of the Battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862. In the foreground a stray cannonball narrowly misses a solider and a officer on horseback. On the left a group of Union soliders carry two wounded men to saftey. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0154

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Mill Creek

One engraving entitled "Battle of Mill Creek" dated 1862. Depicts combat between Confederate and Union forces during the Battle of Mill Creek, January 19, 1862. In the foreground a Union solider rips a confederate flag from the grasp of a wounded confederate. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0155

1865

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of the Wilderness--Attack at Spottsylvania Court House

One engraving entitled "Battle Of The Wilderness-Attack at Spottsylvania Court House" dated 1865. Depicts hand-to-hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of the Wilderness, May 5-7, 1864. In the center of the painting an officer on horseback rides through the battle, beside him a solider holds up the body of a wounded comrade. On the left the body of a union solider hangs overtop a cannon. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0156

1868

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Antietam-Gallant Charge of Gen. Burnside's Division at the Bridge

One engraving entitled "Battle of Antietam-Gallant Charge of Gen. Burnside's Division at the Bridge" dated 1868. Depicts a view of General Ambrose Everette Burnside's division charging a stone bridge over Antietam Creek, September 17, 1862. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0157

1863

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Attack on Fredericksburgh-Dec. 1862

One engraving entitled "Attack on Fredericksburgh-Dec. 1862" dated 1863. Depicts a scene from the Battle of Fredericksburgh, December 11-15, 1862. In the forefront of the image, Union forces use boats and pontoon bridges to cross a river into Fredericksburg. engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in the possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0158

1863

Wells, J., fl. 1860-1863

Engraving

Title: Richmond, VA and its Vicinity

One engraving entitled "Richmond, VA. and its Vicinity" dated 1863. Map of Richmond, Virginia and vicinity. A map key notes significant locations. On the back of the engraving there are pictures of Wilmer McLean's house and President Lincoln with his son Tad Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant. Engraved by R. Hinshelwood after a painting by J. Wells.

GLC08878.0159

1861-1877

Wells, J., fl. 1860-1863

Engraving

Title: Fortress Monroe, VA and its Vicinity

One engraving entitled, "Fortress Monroe, VA and its Vicinity" circa 1861-1877. A map of Fortress Monroe and vicinity. A map key notes significant locations. Engraved by R. Hinshelwood after an original painting by J. Wells.

GLC08878.0160

1864

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Seige of Vicksburg

One engraving entitled "Seige of Vicksburg" dated 1864. Depicts Union forces during the Battle of Vicksburg, May 18-July 4, 1863. At the bottom of the image Union soliders rest under cover of a small shelter, above them soliders continue to fire upon Vicksburg. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0161

1863

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Action of the Gunboats at Memphis

One engraving entitled "Action of Gunboats at Memphis" dated 1863. Depicts a naval battle between Union and Confederate gunboats on the Mississippi river, June 6, 1862. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0162

1863

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Murfreesboro--Capture of a Confederate Flag

One engraving entitled "Battle of Murfreesboro - Capture of a Confederate Flag" dated 1863. Depicts hand to hand combat between Union and Confederate forces at the Battle of Murfreesboro, July 13, 1862. On the left, a jeering solider straddles a cannon while raising his hat into the air. In the background two opposing soliders struggle over a Confederate flag. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0163

1863

Chappel, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Murfresboro--Capture of a Confederate Flag

GLC08878.0164

1864

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Battle of Chicamauga-Lt. Van Pelt Defending His Battery

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Chicamauga-Lt. Van Pelt Defending his battery" dated 1864. Depicts Lieutenant Van Pelt preparing to battle approaching Confederate forces at the Battle of Chicamauga, September 10-18, 1863. Engraved after an original painting by Thomas Nast in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0165

1861-1877

Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888

Engraving

Title: Battle of Wilson's Creek--Fall of General Lyon

One engraving entitled "Battle of Wilson's Creek-Fall of General Lyon" circa 1861-1877. Depicts hand-to-hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861. In the center of the painting, a mortally wounded General Nathaniel Lyon grasps his chest as he falls from his horse into the outstretched arms of a fellow solider. Engraved by Henry Bryan Hall after a painting by Felix Octavius Carr Darley. Caption notes "engraved expressly for Abbott's Civil War."

GLC08878.0166

1864

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Attack at Kelly's Ford, VA

One engraving entitled "Attack at Kelly's Ford, VA" dated 1864. Depicts, Union soliders, wading through a stream, heading towards the Battle of Kelly's Ford, VA, March 17, 1863. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0167

1865

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Attack on Knoxville

One engraving entitled "Attack on Knoxville" dated 1865. Depicts a scene from the Battle of Knoxville, November 17- December 4, 1863. Union soliders defend Knoxville from a Confederate attack. In the center of the image a Union solider shoots a Confederate solider attempting to break through the Union's defensive line. Engraved from an original painting by Thomas Nast in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0168

1864

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Attack at Rocky Face Ridge, GA

One engraving entitled "Attack at Rocky Face Ridge, GA" dated 1864. Depicts Union Soliders Marching towards the Battle of Rocky Face Ridge, May 7-13, 1864. In the forefront of the image three officers rest atop a large rock and direct soliders to march forward. In the distance Union soliders climb an adjacent ridge towards Confederates posted on top. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0169

1864

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Action Between the Kearsarge & Alabama

One engraving entitled "Action Between the Kearsarge & Alabama" dated 1864. Depicts a naval battle between the USS Kearsarge and the CSS Alabama, June 19, 1864. Caption notes, "rescue of the crew of the Alabama by the Deerhound." Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0170

1897

Sheppard, Warren, 1858-1937

Engraving

Title: Sinking of the Alabama

One engraving entitled "Sinking of the Alabama" dated 1897. Depicts the sinking of the CSS Alabama. Surviving confederate sailors swim towards an awaiting rescue vessel. Engraved from a painting by Warren Sheppard. Engraving possibly from the book, "The People's Standard History of the United States."

GLC08878.0171

1864

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Attack on Fort Wagner

One engraving entitled "Attack on Fort Wagner" dated 1864. Depicts close combat between African American Union troops and Confederate forces, defending Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863. African American troops attempt to break through the Confederates defensive line. Engraved from the original painting by Thomas Nast in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0172

1865

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Bombardment of Fort Fisher (Landing of the Troops)

One engraving entitled "Bombardment of Fort Fisher (Landing of the Troops)" dated 1865. Depicts Union troops landing, unopposed, on the beach outside Fort Fisher, January 13, 1865. Union soliders on the beach appear patient as they wait for fellow soliders to arrive by boat. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0173

1865

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Capture of the Works at Petersburg

One engraving entitled "Capture of the Works at Petersburg" dated 1865. Depicts Union troops triumphantly climbing uphill. In the background Union soliders stand atop a hill raising the Union Flag. In the Foreground a solider lies wounded in branches. Engraved from the original painting by Thomas Nast in the possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0174

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: The Battle of Manassas, or Second Bull Run

One engraving entiteld "The Battle of Manassas, or Second Bull Run" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of confederate troops on horseback, durring the Battle of Manassas, August 28-30, 1862. Caption notes, "General Robert E. Lee and Staff overlooking the Battle-Field." Copied by permission from the Panorama of the Battle of Manassas. Engraver and artist unknown.

GLC08878.0175

1867

Virtue & Yorston, fl. 1865

Engraving

Title: The War With the South

One engraving entitled "The War With the South" dated 1867. Depicts Union soldiers clustered around a hill. One solider stands triumphantly atop the hill holding a torn American flag. Above them an angel looks down from the clouds, proffering a branch. A dove with an olive brance, presumably representing peace, flies above the Angel. Caption notes "victory." Engraver and Artist unknown.

GLC08878.0176

1861-1877

Print

Title: Presidential Seal

Seal of the President of the United States circa 1861-1877.

GLC08878.0177