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Supply Train
Supply Train
TitleSupply Train
Item IDP0345_PLATE31_THE_SUPPLY_TRAIN
DescriptionIn 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary interest was in recording the everyday activity of soldiers. "Supply Train" plate 31, is from his publication "Life Studies of the Great Army."
SubjectUnited States History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works
Military supplies
Covered wagons
Military life
CreatorForbes, Edwin
Date1876
PublisherNew York : Fords, Howard & Hulbert
Format of OriginalEtching
Digital FormatJPG
Owning InstitutionIndiana Historical Society
Source Collection NameThirty years after: an artist's story of the great war, told, and illustrated with nearly 300 relief--etchings after sketches in the field, and 20 half-tone equestrian portraits
Source Collection NumberE 468.7.F66 1890
Digital Collection NameCivil War Materials
Digital Collection NumberDC008
Copyright NoticeDigital Image © 2007 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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