No. 473--War Sketches in the Capitol
ca. 1862
Medium
Graphic Arts-Print
Classification
Graphic Arts-Print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Samson and Sadie B. Feldman
Accession Number
1972.146
Tags
Art Historical Context
**No. 473—War Sketches in the** (ca. 1862) captures a pivotal moment in American history through the lens of an unidentified artist during the Civil War. This graphic arts print likely depicts wartime scenes unfolding in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol building, a hub of political and military activity. Tags evoke vivid imagery: soldiers on horseback amid the city's landmarks, including the Washington Monument, blending the urgency of conflict with symbols of national endurance. Produced around 1862, it reflects the home front's transformation as the Union capital braced for war. As a graphic arts...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –