The image depicts a soldier standing near an engraved stone that reads "DIED FOR THE UNION." The scene includes trees, a low horizon with a setting or rising sun casting a glow on calm waters, and the soldier holding a rifle. The color palette is gray, with shades to create depth and emphasize the moonlit background. Engravings of "ARLINGTON HEIGHTS" and "DIE WACHT AM POTOMAC" frame the composition.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1871
- Medium
- wood engraving in black on newsprint
- Dimensions
- 3527 × 5128 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original