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War Sketches in the Capital

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a large compound with various activities and structures. The central panel shows a building labeled "Cocoran's Private Clothing Dept. and Art Building" surrounded by figures on horseback and people using carriages. Other panels show scenes of a field with horses, workers handling bags, and natural landscapes with trees and a cylindrical tower. The illustration style is typical of the 19th century.

Artwork Details

Date
1862
Medium
hand-colored wood engraving on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2771 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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