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Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895 A Cavalry Charge

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02199.26 Author/Creator: Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Print Date: 1876 Pagination: 1 etching : b&w Height: 46.9 cm, Width: 59.5 cm Order a Copy

Marked "Plate 26." Shows an advance against the enemy's guns, which are posted on the hill. The enemy's line has met the charge, and is trying to save the guns, which are hurrying to the rear. Depicts several dead horses scattered throughout the image. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.3 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image information taken from the table of contents.

Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895

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