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1868 "Gettysburg, July 3, 1863" Wood Engraving, Civil War Diptych

$1,850
£1,383.33
€1,615.65
CA$2,599.25
A$2,632.90
CHF 1,511.76
MX$31,923.13
NOK 17,542
SEK 17,855.74
DKK 12,078.69

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Presented is a wood engraving, entitled "Gettysburg, July 3, 1863." Composed as a two-page diptych, the scene depicts the battlefield, terrain, and troops amidst the chaos of the third day of battle on July 3, 1863. Centered on a large waving American flag, the hectic battle scene shows the use of cannons, sharpshooters behind stone walls, mounted cavalry, and several strong infantry lines across the expansive field.  This wood engraving is from Vol II, pages 514 and 515 of Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War. It was included in a chapter titled  "The Invasion of Pennsylvania--Gettysburg," discussing the events of July 1863. Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War, authored by Alfred H. Guernsey and Henry Mills Alden, is a significant two-volume work. Volume I was first published in 1866 and Volume II was published in 1868, printed by McDonnell Bros., in Chicago. It is celebrated for its extensive collection of wood-engraved illustrations, maps, and portraits documenting the American Civil War. Many of the stories and engravings were drawn with minimal alteration from Harper’s Weekly, the most widely read periodical of the era, preserving the immediacy of wartime reportage. As noted by Eicher, the "work delivers the news of the war much as the civilians during the conflict experienced it, and it is therefore both touching and memorable." Beyond a straightforward chronicle, the work places the war within the broader sweep of American history, offering thoughtful exploration of its causes and a level of analysis made possible only in the years following the war’s end. Harper's Weekly was one of the first American weekly newspapers to incorporate woodcut illustrations. By 1860 the circulation of Harper's Weekly reached 200,000 and it became the nation’s most influential newspaper. At the start of the Civil War, the newspaper did not want to lose readership, so it issued articles and illustrations from both Union and Confederate points of view and took a more moderate stance on abolition. Yet as the war progressed, that paper became increasingly pro-Union and a staunch supporter of the Republican party and Lincoln. Its war reporting and illustrations informed the Northern populace of key battles, troop movements, covered political events and elections, and convinced many to support abolition.  CONDITION:  Very good + condition. 2pg. diptych. Wood engraving, titled "Gettysburg, July 3, 1863". From Vol II, 1868. Pages 514 and 515 . Chapter titled "The Invasion of Pennsylvania--Gettysburg," discussing the events of July 1863. Paper with light toning. Image Dimensions: 13 3/4" H x 9 1/4" W (first panel); 13 3/4" H x 9 3/8" W (second panel). Engraving has been archival framed together with acid-free mats and backing and UV glass, in a custom-built wooden frame.  Framed Dimensions: 22 1/4" H x 29 1/2" W x 1" D. Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1860-1869
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1868
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Archivally framed by Artem Art Services in Colorado Springs, CO in May of 2026. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Colorado Springs, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PR5621stDibs: LU909750028682

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