Civil War Military Engagements

Historical illustrations depicting various military scenes during the American Civil War, showcasing battles, soldiers, and artillery in a dramatic sepia tone.

A drawing depicting the practice with the celebrated Sawyer gun aimed at the rebel batteries at Sewell's Point near Norfolk, Virginia, viewed from the unfinished Fort Calhoun on the rip-raps in front of Fortress Monroe. The artwork is created with pencil, ink, and gouache, measuring 32.5 x 47.8 cm. The date of creation is noted as 1861-1864, specifically June 20, 1861. The image is associated with the history of the United States during the Civil War (1861-1865)
A drawing depicting the practice with the celebrated Sawyer gun aimed at the rebel batteries at Sewell's Point near Norfolk, Virginia, viewed from the unfinished Fort Calhoun on the rip-raps in front of Fortress Monroe. The artwork is created with pencil, ink, and gouache, measuring 32.5 x 47.8 cm. The date of creation is noted as 1861-1864, specifically June 20, 1861. The image is associated with the history of the United States during the Civil War (1861-1865)