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"Sketches of the American Civil War: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time to witness the events that shaped a nation

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Onondaga, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous

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

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: At Totopotomay Creek, Va. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

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

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Ruins of the water wheel in Gallego Flour Mills, Richmond, Va. drawing, 1862-1865

Ruins of the water wheel in Gallego Flour Mills, Richmond, Va. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Gen. Davis Near Paines Crossroad April 5, 1865, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Gen. Davis Near Paines Crossroad April 5, 1865, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: View of 8 in. Mortar in Captain Dows Battery, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

View of 8 in. Mortar in Captain Dows Battery, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Capture of the Forts at Cape Hatteras inlet-First day, fleet opening fire and troops

Capture of the Forts at Cape Hatteras inlet-First day, fleet opening fire and troops landing in the surf, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: General Sickles and Staff in a reconnoitering expedition along the banks of the Potomac

General Sickles and Staff in a reconnoitering expedition along the banks of the Potomac, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Destruction of the locomotives on the bridge over the Chickahominy, drawing, 1862-1865

Destruction of the locomotives on the bridge over the Chickahominy, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Incident in the blockade, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

Incident in the blockade, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Atlanta or Fingal captured 1863 in Savannah, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Atlanta or Fingal captured 1863 in Savannah, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Wounded escaping from the burning woods of the Wilderness, drawing, 1862-1865, by

Wounded escaping from the burning woods of the Wilderness, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Confed. Blockade runner Planter captured 1863 by U. S. S. Lackawanna off Mobile, drawing

Confed. Blockade runner Planter captured 1863 by U. S. S. Lackawanna off Mobile, drawing
Confed. Blockade runner Planter captured 1863 by U.S.S. Lackawanna off Mobile, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: For Ft. Fisher direct. The Expedition leaving the Chesapeake, drawing, 1862-1865

For Ft. Fisher direct. The Expedition leaving the Chesapeake, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Bust Portrait of soldier with German-style helmet, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Bust Portrait of soldier with German-style helmet, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: The last of Ewells corps April 6, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

The last of Ewells corps April 6, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Capture of Ram Tennessee Mobile bay, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Capture of Ram Tennessee Mobile bay, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Custer receiving Flag of Truce, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

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

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Burning of Mr. Mumas houses and barns at the fight of the 17th of Sept. drawing

Burning of Mr. Mumas houses and barns at the fight of the 17th of Sept. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Night on the Danville R. R. Rebels in full retreat, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Night on the Danville R. R. Rebels in full retreat, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud
Night on the Danville R.R. Rebels in full retreat, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Sailor on Sentry, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist

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

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Destruction of Housatonic by a rebel torpedo. Feb. of 17 1864. Charleston, drawing

Destruction of Housatonic by a rebel torpedo. Feb. of 17 1864. Charleston, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Drilling with rifles, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

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

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Single stick exercise, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

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

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Wreck of Transport Steamers Maple leaf and Genl. Hunter, St. Johns river, Florida

Wreck of Transport Steamers Maple leaf and Genl. Hunter, St. Johns river, Florida, Sunk by torpedoes, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Libby again, Rebel soldiers waiting for accommodations in that Hotel, drawing, 1862-1865

Libby again, Rebel soldiers waiting for accommodations in that Hotel, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Patapsco engaging Sullivans Id. Batteries, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Patapsco engaging Sullivans Id. Batteries, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Genl. Stevensons Headqurters, Harpers Ferry, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Genl. Stevensons Headqurters, Harpers Ferry, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Signal Station on Maryland heights highest point occupied by the army, drawing, 1862-1865

Signal Station on Maryland heights highest point occupied by the army, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Harpers Ferry, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist

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

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Flag of Truce, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist

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

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Ponton sic Bridge on the Appomattox below Petersburg, Point of Rocks, Butlers headquarters

Ponton sic Bridge on the Appomattox below Petersburg, Point of Rocks, Butlers headquarters, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Previous to Antietam Rebels crossing the Potomac. Union scouts in foreground, drawing

Previous to Antietam Rebels crossing the Potomac. Union scouts in foreground, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Sheridans Army, Quarter Master Stores. Harpers Ferry, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred

Sheridans Army, Quarter Master Stores. Harpers Ferry, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Russells Brigade, 1st div. 6th Army Corps, crossing in Pontoons to storm the enemies

Russells Brigade, 1st div. 6th Army Corps, crossing in Pontoons to storm the enemies rifle pits on the Rappahannock, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Pleasontons Cavalry deployed as skirmishers, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Pleasontons Cavalry deployed as skirmishers, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Freedmans village, Greene Heights Arlington, VA. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Freedmans village, Greene Heights Arlington, VA. drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Guard Mount in the Camp of the 1st Mass. Vol

Guard Mount in the Camp of the 1st Mass. Vol. Opposite the rebel position on the Potomac near Budds Ferry, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Reconnaissance by Bufords Cavalry towards the Rapidan river, drawing, 1862-1865

Reconnaissance by Bufords Cavalry towards the Rapidan river, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Army Mail leaving Hd. Qts. Post Office. Army Potomac, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Army Mail leaving Hd. Qts. Post Office. Army Potomac, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud
Army Mail leaving Hd.Qts. Post Office. Army Potomac, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: From Maryland Heights at sunrise, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

From Maryland Heights at sunrise, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Kearney at Battle of Williamsburg, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

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

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Part of Wards line, Kershaw attacking, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Part of Wards line, Kershaw attacking, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Scene at the late reconnaisance at Morton Ford, night, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred

Scene at the late reconnaisance at Morton Ford, night, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Explosion at City Point, 1864 August 9, drawing on tan paper pencil, 23. 2 x 34. 0 cm

Explosion at City Point, 1864 August 9, drawing on tan paper pencil, 23. 2 x 34. 0 cm
Explosion at City Point, 1864 August 9, drawing on tan paper pencil, 23.2 x 34.0 cm. (sheet), The Alfred Waud American Civil War Sketches Collection, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Sheridan receiving reports after the battle Sept

Sheridan receiving reports after the battle Sept. 19, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: After Gaines Mill Sunday June 29th 1862, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

After Gaines Mill Sunday June 29th 1862, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Rebs prisoners, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist

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

Background imageAmerican Civil War Sketches Collection: Making parrallels, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist

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



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"Sketches of the American Civil War: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time to witness the events that shaped a nation. These captivating sketches, drawn between 1862 and 1865 by Alfred R Waud, offer a unique perspective on the American Civil War. On a serene Sunday at McClellan's headquarters, soldiers find solace in religious services amidst the chaos of war. Through Waud's intricate drawings, we can almost hear their prayers for peace and victory. In Falls Church on July 1st, 1861, an outpost stands guard against unseen threats. Waud's attention to detail transports us to this pivotal moment when tensions were high and battle loomed on the horizon. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes, we are confronted with stark realities. In one sketch titled "Execution of 5 deserters, " Waud captures both the brutality and discipline within military ranks during this tumultuous period. Moving closer to Alexandria, Virginia, another drawing reveals soldiers preparing for what lies ahead. Their determined faces reflect both anticipation and apprehension as they brace themselves for battles yet to come. At Newport News, we catch a glimpse of troops marching in review formation - a powerful testament to their unwavering dedication and commitment amidst adversity. Venturing further into Shenandoah Valley from Maryland Heights through Waud's artistry allows us to appreciate not only its natural beauty but also its strategic importance during wartime maneuvers. One cannot overlook General Scott giving orders with utmost authority as his aides listen intently - an iconic image symbolizing leadership during Grant's Great Campaign. The Battle of Bull Run comes alive through Colonel Burnsides' brigade depicted in vivid detail by Waud. The intensity etched upon their faces serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men who fought valiantly for their cause. In front of McClellan's house stands a poignant scene capturing the toll of war on both soldiers and civilians.