Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Attack at Rocky Face Ridge, GA
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0169 Author/Creator: Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1864 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
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.
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