CIVIL WAR: SPOTSYLVANIA. The spot where Union General John Sedgwick was killed by a Confederate sharpshooter, 9 May 1874, in the camp at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud

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CIVIL WAR: SPOTSYLVANIA. The spot where Union General John Sedgwick was killed by a Confederate sharpshooter, 9 May 1874, in the camp at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud

CIVIL WAR: SPOTSYLVANIA.
The spot where Union General John Sedgwick was killed by a Confederate sharpshooter, 9 May 1874, in the camp at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud

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1864 Alfred Army Army Of The Potomac Camp Campaign Death Sedgwick Sharp Shooter South East Spotsylvania Union Union Army Virginia Waud Wilderness Wood Troop

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This pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud takes us back to the heart-wrenching days of the Civil War, specifically to the camp at Spotsylvania, Virginia. The image depicts a significant moment in history - the spot where Union General John Sedgwick met his untimely demise on May 9th, 1874. In this somber scene, we see a man standing alone in the middle of a wooded area. It is General Sedgwick himself, unaware of the imminent danger lurking nearby. Little does he know that a Confederate sharpshooter has taken aim and is about to forever alter the course of this war. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings forth an eerie sense of realism as we witness this tragic event unfold before our eyes. The tension in Sedgwick's posture and expression hints at his unwavering dedication to duty even in moments of peril. Through Waud's skilled hand, we are transported back in time to experience firsthand one small but significant episode from America's bloodiest conflict - the Civil War. This drawing serves as a poignant reminder not only of General Sedgwick's sacrifice but also of countless others who lost their lives during this tumultuous period. As part of Granger Art on Demand’s Carousel Collection, this print preserves an important piece of American history for future generations to reflect upon and remember those who fought valiantly for their beliefs on both sides of this devastating conflict.

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