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A Christmas dinner, 1876 (etching)
497613 A Christmas dinner, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club, while he travelled with the Union Army from 1862-1865.
Marked " Plate 9." A lonely image of the outer picket line. An off-duty soldier next to a make shift shelter of pine boughs and fence rails cooks a meager meal and is tries to keep his hands warm. ); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22670294
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Camp Fire Christmas Dinner Civil War Dinner Eye Witness Eyewitness Federal Hardship Isolated Lonely Makeshift Printmaking Shelter Solitary Solitude Union Union Army Unionist Dine
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This etching, titled "A Christmas Dinner, 1876" by Edwin Austin Forbes, transports us back to a significant moment in American history. Created during Forbes' time with the Union Army from 1862-1865, this print offers a poignant glimpse into the life of a soldier during the American Civil War. Marked as "Plate 9" this image depicts an off-duty soldier standing next to his makeshift shelter made of pine boughs and fence rails. In the midst of winter's cold embrace, he cooks a meager meal over a campfire while trying to keep his hands warm. The solitary figure exudes both isolation and determination in equal measure. As we observe this scene unfold before our eyes, we can't help but feel the hardship and loneliness that permeated those times. Yet amidst it all, there is also an undeniable sense of resilience and celebration as this soldier partakes in his humble Christmas dinner. Through Forbes' skilled craftsmanship, we are transported to North America during wintertime - where soldiers fought for their beliefs under harsh conditions. This print serves as an eyewitness account of one soldier's experience within the Union Army. In its simplicity lies its power - reminding us not only of the sacrifices made by these brave men but also highlighting their unwavering spirit even in moments of solitude. It is through such images that we gain insight into America's past and honor those who shaped its future.
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