Winslow Homer
The War for the Union, 1862--A Bayonet Charge

The War for the Union, 1862--A Bayonet Charge

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The War for the Union, 1862--A Bayonet Charge
ArtistAmerican, 1836–1910
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The War for the Union, 1862--A Bayonet Charge
Date1862
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on paper
Dimensions13 5/8 × 20 5/8 in.

Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Winslow Homer Graphics
Object number75.702
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1975; given to MFAH, 1975.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited "The Penand the Sword: Winslow Homer, Thomas Nast and the American Civil War" The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston August 4, 1990 - February 3, 1991 Subsequent tour through

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