Sharp Shooter Collection

Annie Oakley / Garnier
ANNIE OAKLEY (Phoebe Annie Oakley Mozee) American sharpshooter, star of Buffalo Bills Wild West show

The Army of the Potomac, A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty, published in Harpers Weekly
2972782 The Army of the Potomac, A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty, published in Harpers Weekly, November 15, 1862 (wood engraving on paper) by Homer

Confederate sharpshooters defending New Orleans, 1862
Swamp-hunters attacking Union mortar-boats on Mississippi River, Battle of New Orleans, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Boer marksmen in battle against the British in the Transvaal, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British 92nd Highlanders skirmish with Boers in the Transvaal War, South Africa, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

German sniper WWI
German sniper in a trench on the Western Front during World War I

Army Potomac Sharp-Shooter Picket Duty Painting
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after Winslow Homer, The Army of the Potomac - A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty, published 1862, wood engraving

At the time of the American Revolution. Wood engraving, 1876
VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEER. At the time of the American Revolution. Wood engraving, 1876

shooting at a British soldier from a tree during the American Revolutionary War. Wood engraving, 19th century
AMERICAN MARKSMAN shooting at a British soldier from a tree during the American Revolutionary War. Wood engraving, 19th century

An American marksman
AMERICAN MARKSMAN. An American marksman shooting at a British soldier from a tree during the American Revolutionary War. Wood engraving, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: SPOTSYLVANIA. The spot where Union General John Sedgwick was killed by a Confederate sharpshooter, 9 May 1874, in the camp at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud

HOMER: CIVIL WAR, 1862. A Union sharpshooter on picket duty. Wood engraving, 1862, after a painting by Winslow Homer

PARIS COMMUNE, 1871. Versailles soldiers firing upon the communists from roofs and windows in Paris. Color engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

MIKE FINK (c1770-1822). American frontiersman. Wood engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM TELL. The legendary Swiss hero holding the crossbow and arrow with which he shot the apple from his sons head: engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM TELL. William Tells bold answer to the Tyrant after having shot the Apple from his Sons head. Color English engraving, 18th century

Capt. Schwartz, sharpshooter, 39th New York Regiment. (Garibaldi Guard). Date between 1861 and 1869

Italian Sharpshooter on a bicycle
A mobile member of the Italian Army - a cycling sharpshooter Date: circa 1910s

Italian Sharpshooter - World War One era
Italian propaganda postacrd depicting a poised Sharpshooter - World War One era. The caption translates as: For King and Fatherland: this is the ideal of the Sharpshooters Date: circa 1916s

Green leafhopper on a plant stem
Green leafhopper resting on a plant stem. Leafhoppers (Cicadella viridis) are very small, sap-sucking, jumping hemipteran bugs. Some species are major vectors of bacterial plant diseases

ANNIE OAKLEY (1860-1926). Cabinet photograph, c1890

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Confederate sharpshooter taking aim from his perch in a tree, American Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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British retreat from Concord under fire from colonial Minutemen in ambush, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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American marksman in a tree firing at British soldiers, Revolutionary War. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Truman Head Sharpshooter
TRUMAN HEAD Known as California Joe Head was a celebrated sharpshooter of the Berdans regiment in the American civil war

America / Civil War
US Civil War Sharpshooter

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"Sharp Shooter: A Legacy of Precision and Skill" From Annie Oakley to Garnier, the art of sharpshooting has captivated audiences throughout history. Whether it be on the battlefields or in entertainment arenas, these skilled marksmen have left an indelible mark. In the midst of the Civil War, amidst the chaos and bloodshed, a Harper's Weekly publication titled "A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty" depicted a scene from The Army of the Potomac. Confederate sharpshooters defending New Orleans in 1862 showcased their deadly accuracy against Union forces. Fast forward to World War I, where German snipers like GAFR2A-00015 and GAFR2A-00016 became infamous for their lethal precision. Their ability to strike fear into enemy lines was unparalleled. Inspired by these historical events, artists like Winslow Homer captured moments that defined eras. His painting "The Army of the Potomac - A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty, " published after his experiences during the war, immortalized a soldier's solitary vigilance. Even during earlier times such as the American Revolution, wood engravings from 1876 depicted brave individuals shooting at British soldiers from trees with remarkable accuracy. These early examples showcase how sharpshooters played crucial roles in shaping nations. Today, we continue to honor this legacy through modern-day sharpshooters who carry forth this tradition with pride and skill. An American marksman embodies discipline and precision while showcasing their talent in various arenas – whether it be competitive shooting or military service. The term "sharp shooter" encompasses not only a specific individual but also represents an entire lineage of exceptional marksmanship throughout history. It symbolizes dedication, focus, and unwavering commitment to mastering one's craft – hitting targets with pinpoint accuracy time after time.