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A thirsty crowd at the old spring house, 1876 (etching)
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A thirsty crowd at the old spring house, 1876 (etching)
497611 A thirsty crowd at the old spring house, 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 6." Contains 2 images. Top half is titled " A Thirsty Crowd at the Old Spring House, " and shows scene on the line of march on a hot day. Most of the men are in Zouave uniforms. Bottom half is titled " Newspapers for the Army - A Race for Camp, " and shows newsboys passing a picket station while on the road to camp with the latest news. ); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22918030
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Civil War Eye Witness Eyewitness Federal Galloping Log Cabin March News Newsboys Picket Printmaking Refreshment Spring Thirst Thirsty Union Union Army Unionist Weary Zouave Zouaves Daily Life Scene Spring House
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This etching, titled "A Thirsty Crowd at the Old Spring House" transports us back to 1876, offering a glimpse into a moment of respite amidst the scorching heat. Created by Edwin Austin Forbes, this print captures an eye witness account of life during the American Civil War. The top half of the image depicts a scene on the line of march on a hot day. A thirsty crowd gathers around an old spring house, seeking refreshment and relief from their weary journey. Most of the men are dressed in Zouave uniforms, emblematic of their Union affiliation. The artist's attention to detail allows us to feel their exhaustion and longing for water as they anxiously await their turn. In contrast, the bottom half portrays newsboys racing past a picket station while en route to camp with newspapers for the army. This dynamic scene showcases communication and information dissemination during wartime - vital lifelines connecting soldiers with news from home. Forbes' skillful use of etching brings these two distinct moments together in one powerful composition. Through his artistry, we can almost hear the galloping horses and feel the summer breeze rustling through nearby trees. As we gaze upon this historic print today, it serves as a reminder not only of our nation's past but also how even in times of war and hardship, basic human needs like thirst and access to information remain constant threads that connect us all.
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