Chappel, Alonzo, (1828-1887) Battle of Murfreesboro--Capture of a Confederate Flag
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0163 Author/Creator: Chappel, Alonzo, (1828-1887) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1863 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 27.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
One engraving entitled "Battle of Murfreesboro - Capture of a Confederate Flag" dated 1863. Depicts hand to hand combat between Union and Confederate forces at the Battle of Murfreesboro, July 13, 1862. On the left, a jeering solider straddles a cannon while raising his hat into the air. In the background two opposing soliders struggle over a Confederate flag. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.
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