Nast, Thomas, (1840-1902) Attack on Knoxville
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0168 Author/Creator: Nast, Thomas, (1840-1902) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 27.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
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.
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