1862 CIVIL WAR BATTLE OF SHILOH CURRIER & IVES COLORED STONE LITHOGRAPH PRINT
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:16265626 |
Very rare and important, 1862 Currier & Ives, Hand Colored Stone Lithograph depicting Union and Confederate forces at the Battle of Shiloh (Battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee) during the Civil War. This wonderful Civil War Battle Scene lithograph measures approx. 14" by 10” including visible margins on all sides (margins measure approx 3/4” on each edge).
The Image is fully titled: "The Battle of Pittsburg, Tenn. April 7th, 1862" and subtitled “Th...is plate represents the moment, when the heroic Genl. Grant rode to the left of the field, and placing himself at the head of a column, ordered a charge on the enemy, himself leading, while cannon-balls were falling like hail around him. His men followed with a shout and in the tremendous shock of arms that ensued, completely routed the Rebels, although they were commanded by their best and bravest Generals Johnston and Beauregard."
Depicted are a sea of Union forces charging toward an equally massive Confederate army with General Ulysses S. Grant on horseback in the foreground urging his army to the attack. Here Currier & Ives theatrically staged the composition of this print by framing a fallen soldier and his horse with three Union officers. In the background, the battle rages and smoke fills the air.
The two-day battle at Pittsburg Landing in Tennessee (also referred to as the Battle of Shiloh) occurred on April 6 and 7, 1862. The encounter involved about 65, 000 Union and 44, 000 Confederate troops. It resulted in nearly 24, 000 killed, wounded and missing. The battle proved to be a decisive victory for the Union forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate railway system at Corinth, Mississippi. The tragic losses of the battle were dramatic
While this Image does not accurately portray any portion of the Battle of Shiloh, its importance lies in its stature as both a means of conveying the "news" of the Battle in pictorial form and as a propaganda device to promote confidence and support for the "cause" among the population of the North.
The Civil War Battle Scene Lithographs of Currier & Ives were published almost immediately after significant Battles and although newspapers reported the outcomes of Battles, it was the illustrations in Harper's Weekly and the Lithographs of Currier & Ives that delivered the "pictures" to the people in this time before "battle photography".
The Lithograph is copyright 1862 by the Lithographers - Currier & Ives.
This rare and compelling, 1862 Civil War subject, hand colored, stone lithograph is in very good condition. The colors are bright and vibrant and the sheet is generally very clean and crisp. There are some scattered, light creases but no tears, edge chiping or physical damage of any kind. The period and possibly original, Chip Carved, Folk Art style frame is well preserved and itself a wonderfully collectible Folk Art Frame(overall size of framed display is 19 1/2” by 15 1/2”).
A very rare and attractive, 1862 Currier & Ives hand colored Stone Lithograph of the Civil War Battle of Shiloh and a fantastic addition to any Collection!!!
Be sure to check this seller's other auctions for other Currier & Ives hand colored Stone Lithographs of Civil War Battle Scenes and Presidential Portraits which are also being offered for sale this week on eBay!! Overseas shipping is extra and cost will be quoted at bidders request. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax. Please check out other early and interesting items offered by this seller on ebay. Click Here to See Our Items We Have for Sale in the eBay Gallery and Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List.
Important Notes about Shipping Charges: The amount quoted for Shipping & Handling is calculated by eBay and is equal to the EXACT amount charged by the Post Office plus a $1.00 "packing fee" - the $1.00 fee is our only compensation for the virgin packing materials we use on all of our professionally packaged boxes as well as our cost for the salaried help that does most of our packing - as I am sure you can see, we make NO profit on the Shipping charges and, in fact, our costs are usually greater than the $1.00 fee. Please contact us if there are any issues regarding the cost of shipping.ATTENTION FRIENDS!!!We are pleased to announce the start up of a second weekly auction by WALNUTTS-2.0!!! The next generation of NUTS have decided to take a crack at listing some of the hundreds of items that we have accumulated over the past 38 years.Click Here to See What WALNUTTS-2.0 is Offering in this week’s Ebay Auction!! Rest assured that WALNUTTS2 will be offering the same high standard of customer service and 100% unconditional satisfaction guarantee that you have found here in our weekly auctions. The "young'uns" will be starting off slow as they learn the ropes but we ask that you support them as you have supported us over the past 20+ years!!
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The Image is fully titled: "The Battle of Pittsburg, Tenn. April 7th, 1862" and subtitled “Th...is plate represents the moment, when the heroic Genl. Grant rode to the left of the field, and placing himself at the head of a column, ordered a charge on the enemy, himself leading, while cannon-balls were falling like hail around him. His men followed with a shout and in the tremendous shock of arms that ensued, completely routed the Rebels, although they were commanded by their best and bravest Generals Johnston and Beauregard."
Depicted are a sea of Union forces charging toward an equally massive Confederate army with General Ulysses S. Grant on horseback in the foreground urging his army to the attack. Here Currier & Ives theatrically staged the composition of this print by framing a fallen soldier and his horse with three Union officers. In the background, the battle rages and smoke fills the air.
The two-day battle at Pittsburg Landing in Tennessee (also referred to as the Battle of Shiloh) occurred on April 6 and 7, 1862. The encounter involved about 65, 000 Union and 44, 000 Confederate troops. It resulted in nearly 24, 000 killed, wounded and missing. The battle proved to be a decisive victory for the Union forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate railway system at Corinth, Mississippi. The tragic losses of the battle were dramatic
While this Image does not accurately portray any portion of the Battle of Shiloh, its importance lies in its stature as both a means of conveying the "news" of the Battle in pictorial form and as a propaganda device to promote confidence and support for the "cause" among the population of the North.
The Civil War Battle Scene Lithographs of Currier & Ives were published almost immediately after significant Battles and although newspapers reported the outcomes of Battles, it was the illustrations in Harper's Weekly and the Lithographs of Currier & Ives that delivered the "pictures" to the people in this time before "battle photography".
The Lithograph is copyright 1862 by the Lithographers - Currier & Ives.
This rare and compelling, 1862 Civil War subject, hand colored, stone lithograph is in very good condition. The colors are bright and vibrant and the sheet is generally very clean and crisp. There are some scattered, light creases but no tears, edge chiping or physical damage of any kind. The period and possibly original, Chip Carved, Folk Art style frame is well preserved and itself a wonderfully collectible Folk Art Frame(overall size of framed display is 19 1/2” by 15 1/2”).
A very rare and attractive, 1862 Currier & Ives hand colored Stone Lithograph of the Civil War Battle of Shiloh and a fantastic addition to any Collection!!!
Be sure to check this seller's other auctions for other Currier & Ives hand colored Stone Lithographs of Civil War Battle Scenes and Presidential Portraits which are also being offered for sale this week on eBay!! Overseas shipping is extra and cost will be quoted at bidders request. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax. Please check out other early and interesting items offered by this seller on ebay. Click Here to See Our Items We Have for Sale in the eBay Gallery and Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List.
Important Notes about Shipping Charges: The amount quoted for Shipping & Handling is calculated by eBay and is equal to the EXACT amount charged by the Post Office plus a $1.00 "packing fee" - the $1.00 fee is our only compensation for the virgin packing materials we use on all of our professionally packaged boxes as well as our cost for the salaried help that does most of our packing - as I am sure you can see, we make NO profit on the Shipping charges and, in fact, our costs are usually greater than the $1.00 fee. Please contact us if there are any issues regarding the cost of shipping.ATTENTION FRIENDS!!!We are pleased to announce the start up of a second weekly auction by WALNUTTS-2.0!!! The next generation of NUTS have decided to take a crack at listing some of the hundreds of items that we have accumulated over the past 38 years.Click Here to See What WALNUTTS-2.0 is Offering in this week’s Ebay Auction!! Rest assured that WALNUTTS2 will be offering the same high standard of customer service and 100% unconditional satisfaction guarantee that you have found here in our weekly auctions. The "young'uns" will be starting off slow as they learn the ropes but we ask that you support them as you have supported us over the past 20+ years!!
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