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1828 1891 Collection

"1828-1891: A Glimpse into American History through Art" Step back in time to the autumn of 1873, as captured by Jervis McEntee, an American artist born in 1828

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Autumn in the Catskills, 1873. Creator: Jervis McEntee (American, 1828-1891)

Autumn in the Catskills, 1873. Creator: Jervis McEntee (American, 1828-1891)
Autumn in the Catskills, 1873

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Autumn Catskills 1873 Jervis McEntee American

Autumn Catskills 1873 Jervis McEntee American
Autumn in the Catskills, 1873. Jervis McEntee (American, 1828-1891). Oil on canvas; unframed: 61 x 51.4 cm (24 x 20 1/4 in.)

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Sunday at McClellans headquarters, Religious Services, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred

Sunday at McClellans headquarters, Religious Services, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Falls Church, July 1st, 1861, Outpost, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Falls Church, July 1st, 1861, Outpost, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Nr. Alexandria, Va. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

Nr. Alexandria, Va. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Review. Newport News, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

Review. Newport News, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Shenandoah Valley from Maryland heights, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Shenandoah Valley from Maryland heights, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Grants Great Campaign, Last fight of the Pennsylvania Reserves, drawing, 1862-1865

Grants Great Campaign, Last fight of the Pennsylvania Reserves, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: General Scott giving orders to his aides for the advance of the Grand Army, drawing

General Scott giving orders to his aides for the advance of the Grand Army, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Colonel Burnsides brigade at Bull Run, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Colonel Burnsides brigade at Bull Run, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: In front of McClellans house, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an

In front of McClellans house, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Ruins of the bridge over the Shenandoah, Loudon Heights beyond, drawing, 1862-1865

Ruins of the bridge over the Shenandoah, Loudon Heights beyond, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: The last of Genl. Lees Headquarters Petersburg, after the battle, drawing, 1862-1865

The last of Genl. Lees Headquarters Petersburg, after the battle, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: The 71st reg. N. Y. at Alexandria, 1861 May 24-31, drawing on brown paper pencil

The 71st reg. N. Y. at Alexandria, 1861 May 24-31, drawing on brown paper pencil
The 71st reg. N.Y. at Alexandria, 1861 May 24-31, drawing on brown paper pencil and Chinese white, 20.3 x 16.1 cm. (sheet), 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Camp of Hawkins Zouaves, Newport News 1861, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Camp of Hawkins Zouaves, Newport News 1861, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: The signal telegraph train as used at the battle of Fredericksburg, drawing, 1862-1865

The signal telegraph train as used at the battle of Fredericksburg, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Gunboats shelling the enemy at the battle of Malvern hill sketched from McClellans

Gunboats shelling the enemy at the battle of Malvern hill sketched from McClellans headquarters, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Belle Island, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist

Belle Island, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: McClellan reviewing his troops near Baileys Cross Roads, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred

McClellan reviewing his troops near Baileys Cross Roads, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: In front of Petersburg, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

In front of Petersburg, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Fredericksburg, Va. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

Fredericksburg, Va. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Soldiers in their tents in army camp, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Soldiers in their tents in army camp, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Grovers div. 19th Corps in action at the Battle in the Opequon, drawing, 1862-1865

Grovers div. 19th Corps in action at the Battle in the Opequon, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: General McClellan accompanied by General Burnside taking leave of the Army of the Potomac

General McClellan accompanied by General Burnside taking leave of the Army of the Potomac, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Indian Head, Md. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist

Indian Head, Md. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Couchs Corps forming line of battle in the fields at Chancellorsville to cover

Couchs Corps forming line of battle in the fields at Chancellorsville to cover the retreat of the Eleventh Corps disgracefully running away, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Camp at Cumberland with a view of the Pamunkey River full of gunboats and transports

Camp at Cumberland with a view of the Pamunkey River full of gunboats and transports, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches

Background image1828 1891 Collection: View of Charleston S. C. from on board the Harriet Lane, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred

View of Charleston S. C. from on board the Harriet Lane, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred
View of Charleston S.C. from on board the Harriet Lane, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Capture of the fortifications on the Rappahannock at the Railway Bridge, by the right

Capture of the fortifications on the Rappahannock at the Railway Bridge, by the right wing commanded by Genl. Sedgwick, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Rebel prisoners captured in the charge of Genl. Wrights Corps, running in, drawing

Rebel prisoners captured in the charge of Genl. Wrights Corps, running in, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Pontoon bridge over the James River above Ft

Pontoon bridge over the James River above Ft. Powhatan, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Mondays fight. The battle of Charles City road. Fought by Heintzelman and Franklin

Mondays fight. The battle of Charles City road. Fought by Heintzelman and Franklin, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches

Background image1828 1891 Collection: The toughest fight yet. The fight for the salient, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

The toughest fight yet. The fight for the salient, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: A gopher hole. Commanding position held by the Rebels in front of Genl

A gopher hole. Commanding position held by the Rebels in front of Genl. Warren. Officers quarters on the front, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Last fight of the Pennsylvania Reserves before the expiration of their term of service

Last fight of the Pennsylvania Reserves before the expiration of their term of service, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Battle of Winchester, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

Battle of Winchester, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Second days action at Hatteras inlet, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Second days action at Hatteras inlet, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Midnight before Petersburg, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

Midnight before Petersburg, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Dowdalls Tavern Howards Hd. -Qtrs, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Dowdalls Tavern Howards Hd. -Qtrs, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891
Dowdalls Tavern Howards Hd.-Qtrs, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Defeat of the Army of Genl. Pope at Manassas on the Old Bull run battleground, drawing

Defeat of the Army of Genl. Pope at Manassas on the Old Bull run battleground, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Artillery of Smiths division commanded by Capt

Artillery of Smiths division commanded by Capt. Ayres engaging the rebels at White Oak Swamp, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Destruction of Genl. Lees lines of Communication in Virginia by Genl. Wilson, drawing

Destruction of Genl. Lees lines of Communication in Virginia by Genl. Wilson, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Sheridans Wagon Trains in the Valley. Early morning mist and smoke, drawing, 1862-1865

Sheridans Wagon Trains in the Valley. Early morning mist and smoke, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Battery No. 1. 100 and 200 pounder Parrots opposite Yorktown and Gloucester in front

Battery No. 1. 100 and 200 pounder Parrots opposite Yorktown and Gloucester in front of Farenholts house, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background image1828 1891 Collection: June 2nd Position nr. Cold Harbor, rifle pits in the front, drawing, 1862-1865, by

June 2nd Position nr. Cold Harbor, rifle pits in the front, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Review by the President of the Cavalry of the Army of the Potomac, drawing, 1862-1865

Review by the President of the Cavalry of the Army of the Potomac, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background image1828 1891 Collection: Battle of Malvern hills fought on Tuesday July 1st in which the federal forces gained

Battle of Malvern hills fought on Tuesday July 1st in which the federal forces gained a complete victory over the rebel army, led by Genls Magruder and Jackson, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud



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"1828-1891: A Glimpse into American History through Art" Step back in time to the autumn of 1873, as captured by Jervis McEntee, an American artist born in 1828. His painting "Autumn in the Catskills" transports us to a serene landscape where nature's vibrant colors paint the canvas. Meanwhile, Alfred R Waud, another talented artist from the same era (1828-1891), takes us on a journey through significant moments during the Civil War. In his drawing titled "Sunday at McClellan's Headquarters, " we witness soldiers finding solace in religious services amidst the chaos of war. Moving further into history, Waud's depiction of Falls Church on July 1st, 1861, showcases an outpost during wartime. The meticulous details bring to life the struggles and challenges faced by those defending their beliefs. In one particularly haunting image entitled "Execution of 5 Deserters, " Waud captures a somber moment that reveals both discipline and desperation within military ranks during this tumultuous period. As we explore more drawings by Alfred R Waud, it becomes evident that he had an eye for capturing pivotal moments. From General Scott giving orders for the advance of the Grand Army to Colonel Burnside's brigade at Bull Run – each scene provides insight into key events shaping America's destiny. Waud also brings us closer to everyday life during these times with his drawing "In Front of McClellan's House. " Here we glimpse ordinary people going about their lives against a backdrop overshadowed by war—a reminder that even amidst conflict; life continues its course. Through these artworks created between 1862 and 1865, Alfred R Waud immortalizes historical milestones such as Grant's Great Campaign or last fights like that of Pennsylvania Reserves. These illustrations serve as windows into our nation’s past—reminders not only of battles fought but also of the resilience and determination that shaped America.