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The War for the Union, 1862-A Cavalry Charge, published in Harper's Weekly

The War for the Union, 1862-A Cavalry Charge, published in Harper's Weekly

Artist Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910)

Date1862

MediumWood engraving on newsprint

DimensionsImage: 13 9/16 x 20 5/8 inches (34.4 x 52.4);
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 23 inches (41.9 x 58.4 cm)

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineGift of John Romanow, Class of 1970, in memory of Harold D. Romanow, Class of 1929

Terms

Wood engraving
American Civil War
Animals
Cannons
Cavalries
Horses
Military standards
Soldiers
Swords
War
Weapons
newsprint

Object number95.071.040

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