Winslow Homer
The War for the Union 1862--A Cavalry Charge

The War for the Union 1862--A Cavalry Charge

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The War for the Union 1862--A Cavalry Charge
ArtistAmerican, 1836–1910
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The War for the Union 1862--A Cavalry Charge
DateJuly 5,1862
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate : 13 9/16 × 20 9/16 in. (34.4 × 52.2 cm)
 Sheet: 15 13/16 × 21 3/8 in. (40.2 × 54.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Winslow Homer Graphics
Object number75.700
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1975; given to MFAH, 1975.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
bottom right corner of sheet in pencil "131 / 400 / 2"
printed on the plate bottom left[very vague] "HOMER DEL"

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