Going Into Camp
| Description: |
In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper. He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary interest was in recording the everyday activity of soldiers. Going Into Camp, plate 21, is from his publication Life Studies of the Great Army. This item was part of the Indiana History Train 2006 exhibit: Faces of the Civil War. |
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| Origin: | 1876 |
| Created By: |
Forbes, Edwin |
| Publisher: |
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/254 |
| Collection: |
Civil War Materials |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: mailto:visualcollections@indianahistory.org |
| Subjects: |
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works Military life Military mobilizations |
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