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Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Bombardment of Fort Fisher (Landing of the Troops)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0173 Author/Creator: Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

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.

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

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