Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
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Title |
Magazine illustration, "Battle of Perryville, Kentucky" |
Catalog Number |
2004.41.274 |
Creator |
Mosler, Henry |
Date |
11/01/1862 |
Material(s) |
Paper |
Dimensions |
H-15.75 W-10.75 inches |
Description |
This is a print from a wood engraving of a drawing by Henry Mosler. It is page 700 of the November 1, 1862 edition of "Harper's Weekly" and is captioned "The Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, Fought October 8, 1862."This view is of a large open field with thousands of infantry of both sides lined up for the commencement of the engagement. This view is from behind a company of U. S. troops who have begun firing and are being fired upon. The wounded and dying are scattered in the foreground, while four cannons, in front of the Union infantry, discharge their loads at the oncoming ranks of Confederates |
Collection |
Martin F. Schmidt Collection |
Event |
Battle of Perryville |
Subjects |
Civil wars Battles Battlefields |
Search Terms |
American Civil War Battle of Perryville Perryville (Ky.) Perryville Battlefield |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |