War Sketches in the Capital

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868, 1862

This is a drawing depicting a large compound with various activities and structures. The central panel shows a building labeled "Cocoran's Private Clothing Dept. and Art Building" surrounded by figures on horseback and people using carriages. Other panels show scenes of a field with horses, workers handling bags, and natural landscapes with trees and a cylindrical tower. The illustration style is typical of the 19th century.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868
Datazione
1862
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored wood engraving on wove paper
Dimensioni
35,4 × 50,48 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing depicting a large compound with various activities and structures. The central panel shows a building labeled "Cocoran's Private Clothing Dept. and Art Building" surrounded by figures on horseback and people using carriages. Other panels show scenes of a field with horses, workers handling bags, and natural landscapes with trees and a cylindrical tower. The illustration style is typical of the 19th century.

Amerikanische Grafik 1857–1868