Newspaper Correspondent News of the Battle
| 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. The Newspaper Correspondent News of the Battle plate 11, is from his publication Life Studies of the Great Army. |
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| Origin: | 1876 |
| Created By: |
Forbes, Edwin |
| Publisher: |
New York : Fords, Howard & Hulbert |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/560 |
| Collection: |
Civil War Materials |
| Copyright: |
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| Subjects: |
United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works Newspapers Newspaper industry Military life Horses |
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