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Maryland Heights: Siege of Harpers Ferry, 1863 (oil on canvas)
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Maryland Heights: Siege of Harpers Ferry, 1863 (oil on canvas)
3526183 Maryland Heights: Siege of Harpers Ferry, 1863 (oil on canvas) by MacLeod, William Douglas (1811-92); 76.2x111.76 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info.: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, strategically located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, changed hands several times during the civil war. In June 1863, Robert E. Lee lead the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia from Richmond into Maryland. Union soldiers, camped above the town, anticipated an attack and fortified Maryland Heights. Lee, however, did not attack, but marched onto Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.); American, out of copyright
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Armies Civil War Confederacy Confederate Deep South Encampment Harpers Ferry Panorama Plain Potomac Tents Union Virginia West Virginia Yankees
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This print captures the historical significance of the "Maryland Heights: Siege of Harpers Ferry, 1863" painting by William Douglas MacLeod. The oil on canvas artwork, measuring 76.2x111.76 cm, is part of the Corcoran Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D. C. , USA. The painting depicts a crucial moment during the American Civil War when Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, played a vital role due to its strategic location at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. As described in additional information provided with this print, Union soldiers had fortified Maryland Heights above Harpers Ferry in anticipation of an attack by Confederate forces led by General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. However, contrary to expectations, Lee decided not to attack but instead marched his army towards Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This unexpected turn of events adds intrigue and complexity to this historical narrative. The panoramic landscape showcases tents and encampments along with the picturesque river flowing through it all. It serves as a reminder that war affects not only soldiers but also civilians living amidst such turmoil. Through this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, viewers can delve into America's past and gain insights into one chapter of its turbulent history - where armies clashed on both sides over control and ideology during one fateful summer in 1863.
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