A Halt
| 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. A Halt, plate 17, 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/256 |
| 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 |
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