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On picket at the river bank, 1876 (etching)
497598 On picket at the river bank, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club, while he travelled with the Union Army from 1862-1865.
Marked " Plate 22." Has 3 images. Upper left image is titled " On Picket at the River Bank, " and shows several large trees along the edge of a river with a solider standing next to one of them. Upper right image is titled " An Old Saw Mill, " and shows mill with several wagons next to it. The wheel is not visible. Bottom image is titled " Wating for Something to Show Up, " and depicts a scene behind a breastwork during a lull in a battle. The troops defending this position of the line are sleeping under their tents or lounging under the shade of trees and house. A lookout is posted in a tree to give advance warning of any enemy approach. ); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23238368
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Asleep Civil War Encampment Eye Witness Eyewitness Federal Hitch Idle Lookout Mill Picket Printmaking Relaxation Rest Tents Union Union Army Unionist Wagon Wagons Waiting Coupling Daily Life Scene Saw Mill
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This print titled "On picket at the river bank, 1876" by Edwin Austin Forbes takes us back in time to a significant period in American history. Created during Forbes' travels with the Union Army from 1862-1865, this etching offers a glimpse into life on the frontlines of the Civil War. The print consists of three distinct images, each capturing different aspects of wartime experiences. The upper left image portrays a solitary soldier standing next to towering trees along the riverbank. It evokes a sense of tranquility amidst chaos, highlighting moments of respite and reflection for those serving their country. Moving to the upper right image, we are transported to an old sawmill bustling with activity. Several wagons surround it, suggesting logistical operations crucial for supporting troops on the battlefield. Although devoid of human presence, this scene speaks volumes about the behind-the-scenes efforts that sustained soldiers during war. Finally, we are presented with a poignant depiction in the bottom image titled "Waiting for Something to Show Up". Set behind breastworks during a lull in battle, soldiers can be seen resting under tents or seeking shade under trees and houses. A lookout perched high up in a tree serves as their first line of defense against any enemy approach. Edwin Austin Forbes masterfully captures these snapshots from his firsthand experiences as part of an esteemed group known as the French Etching Club. Through this remarkable etching series held within Gilder Lehrman Collection's archives in New York City, we gain insight into both mundane and extraordinary moments that shaped America's past.
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