Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Lithograph |
Title |
Battle of Opequan or Winchester, VA |
Catalog Number |
1976.58.08 |
Creator |
Kurz & Allison |
Date |
1893 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-22 W-28.5 inches |
Description |
This Kurz & Allison chromolithograph is titled "Battle of Opequan or Winchester, VA." This print depicts that clash of Union and Confederate forces as Union cavalry charges in from the left foreground with their swords in the air. Fallen soldiers and horses are in the foreground as well. A Confederate officer, possibly Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early, is depicted on a brown horse in the right foreground. The officer is holding out a gun and pointing it toward the Union soldier. In the middle ground, fallen soldiers and horses are shown. Toward the left, a line of artillery is being shot by Union forces. Tattered American flags are shown. Off to the right, Confederate soldiers fire their rifles and a fired cannon can be seen in the background. Smoke is floating from gun shots and explosions throughout the entire image. Trees are in the distant background. Below the print, there is small capitalized text that reads "SEPT. 19' 1864. UNION: (GEN. SHERIDAN) LOSS: 653 Kd, 3719 Wd, 618 MISSg. CONF. (GEN. EARLY 1500 Kd, 2000 Wd, 2500 PRIS. COPYRIGHTED 1893 BY KURZ & ALLISON - 76 - 78 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO." The title of the print is centered in the bottom margin in large capitalized letters, and it says "BATTLE OF OPEQUAN OR WINCHESTER, VA." |
Notes |
The Battle of Opequon, also known as the Third Battle of Winchester, was fought in Winchester, Virginia, on September 19, 1864. Principal commanders for this battle were Union Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan and Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early. |
Collection |
Dr. Hambleton Tapp Collection |
Event |
American Civil War |
People |
Kurz & Allison Early, Jubal A. Sheridan, Philip H. |
Subjects |
Lithographs Chromolithographs Battles Artillery (Troops) Artillery (Weaponry) Cannons Bayonets Rifles Soldiers Horses |
Search Terms |
American Civil War Union Army Confederate Army Confederate soldiers Virginia |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |