Harper's Weekly 'The Battle of Corinth"

U.S.A., 1862

16 x 22 in (41 x 56 cm)

ID #LONGERHORIZONTALB&W-1-S

"The Battle of Corinth, fought October 4, 1862--The struggle over Robinetts Battery-Stanley's Division coming up to the support."

The siege of Corinth was a battle that took place during the American Civil War. Harper's Weekly published this detailed engraving of a scene the engagement, which notably took place at the junction of two railroad lines.

 Harper's Weekly was an American political magazine that ran from 1857 until 1916. It was known for its coverage of the American Civil War which included mixed media such as illustrations, engravings, maps, and photographs. Famous political cartoonists such as Thomas Nast, Winslow Homer, and Granville Perkins all contributed an array of work to the publication. It was the most widely read journal in the United States at its peak.

Artist: A. Simplot

Year: 1862

Condition: Fair; please note fold lines and paper discoloration due to age.

This poster is linen-backed on canvas. Email us at postermuseum@gmail.com for more details.

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