The Battle of Malvern Hills, Va. July 1st. 1862.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by Phelps & Watson American, 1859 - 1864

PublisherPublished by F. P. Whiting American, born 1840

Date1862

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/4 x 12 15/16in. (21 x 32.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 x 14 1/16in. (25.4 x 35.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionAt the left, three cannon crews are firing their guns. The men wear red shirts, blue trousers, and military beaked caps. All have beards and mustaches. One man has a canteen slung from a strap over his shoulder. One man sits on the ground holding a wound in his leg. A wooden box containing charges or wadding and a pile of cannon balls are nearby. At the right, a large group of soldiers advances in formation. An American flag flies overhead. In the distance, cavalry charge, and dead and wounded lie on the ground.

Object number1948.13.11

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE BATTLE OF MALVERN HILLS, VA. JULY 1ST. 1862. / Attack, and complete Defeat of the Rebel Army with great slaughter by General McClellan. [leaf ornament]"
On verso, in pencil: upper left, "Print / Box 4 / #24"; upper right, "th 318" and "Dwr 25"; lower right, "Dwr 26" and accession number. In red ink, "905".

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