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Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Seige of Vicksburg

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0161 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 "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.

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

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