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Newspapers in camp, 1876 (etching)
497603 Newspapers in camp, 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 28." The newsman is sitting on horseback, surrounded by men in camp who are buying and reading the latest news from the front as it comes from the rear. ); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22918024
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Civil War Correspondence Encampment Eye Witness Eyewitness Federal Front Line Mounted News Printmaking Union Union Army Unionist Newsman
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This etching, titled "Newspapers in camp, 1876" by Edwin Austin Forbes offers a glimpse into the world of communication during the American Civil War. The print showcases a newsman on horseback surrounded by soldiers in an encampment eagerly buying and reading the latest news from the front lines. Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club, this artwork was produced while he traveled with the Union Army from 1862 to 1865. Marked as "Plate 28" it serves as an eyewitness account of life during wartime. The image portrays not only the importance of staying informed but also highlights how information was disseminated in those times. The newsman's presence on horseback symbolizes his role as a messenger between battlefields and camps, delivering crucial updates to soldiers hungry for any developments. With its intricate details and masterful execution, this etching captures both historical significance and artistic brilliance. It transports viewers back to that era when newspapers were cherished sources of information amidst chaos and uncertainty. As we admire this piece from the Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York, we are reminded of how vital communication is even in times of conflict. This artwork stands as a testament to human resilience and our unyielding desire for knowledge even amidst adversity.
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