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Alfred R Waud Collection (#12)

Alfred R. Waud, a renowned artist of the 19th century, captured the essence of America's natural beauty and historical moments through his stunning illustrations

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Lincolns body lying in state in the East room White house, 1865 April 19, drawing

Lincolns body lying in state in the East room White house, 1865 April 19, drawing on pink paper pencil, 34.9 x 50.4 cm. (sheet), 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Lincoln resting in chair, top hat in lap, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Lincoln resting in chair, top hat in lap, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Black soldier, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous

Black soldier, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Death of Lincoln, 1865 April, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

Death of Lincoln, 1865 April, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, drawing on tan paper pencil, 24.6 x 35.1 cm

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: This is Brush Mountain from foot of Kennesaw

This is Brush Mountain from foot of Kennesaw. Position of federal batteries against Kennesaw, 1864 June 27?, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Single reclining figure with cloth over face, 1860-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Single reclining figure with cloth over face, 1860-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Scene at Chancellorsville during the battle, May 1st 1863, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Scene at Chancellorsville during the battle, May 1st 1863, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, 1863 May 1

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Richmond Firemen pushing down the remains of the burnt dwellings Capital Square, 1865 ca

Richmond Firemen pushing down the remains of the burnt dwellings Capital Square, 1865 ca. April, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Battle of Allatoona Pass, Ga. 1864 October 5, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud

Battle of Allatoona Pass, Ga. 1864 October 5, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Two soldiers keep watch over Lincolns casket in Springfield, Illinois, 1865 May

Two soldiers keep watch over Lincolns casket in Springfield, Illinois, 1865 May 3 or 4, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Barricade at the R. R. Depot in Gettysburg, constructed of Dirt cars, timber, old carts

Barricade at the R. R. Depot in Gettysburg, constructed of Dirt cars, timber, old carts
Barricade at the R.R. Depot in Gettysburg, constructed of Dirt cars, timber, old carts, &c, , 1863 July 1-3, drawing on green paper pencil and lead white, 14.9 x 23.5 cm

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Gettysburg. View of the hills on the left of our position from the Rebel artillery

Gettysburg. View of the hills on the left of our position from the Rebel artillery, last Rebel shot, 1863 between July 1 and 3, drawing on green paper pencil and lead white, 14.9 x 23.5 cm

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Winona, Ironclad, 1860-1865, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american

Winona, Ironclad, 1860-1865, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: A bridge across a river, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on blue-grey paper pencil, 11

A bridge across a river, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on blue-grey paper pencil, 11.4 x 15.0 cm. (sheet), 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Benjamin Butler, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on white lined paper pencil, 13. 0 x 11

Benjamin Butler, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on white lined paper pencil, 13. 0 x 11
Benjamin Butler, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on white lined paper pencil, 13.0 x 11.3 cm. (sheet), 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Full length rear view of man, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on white paper pencil, 9

Full length rear view of man, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on white paper pencil, 9.2 x 6.6 cm. (sheet), 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Two steamships, 1860-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous

Two steamships, 1860-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Room interior in Abraham Lincolns home, Springfield, Illinois, 1865 May, drawing

Room interior in Abraham Lincolns home, Springfield, Illinois, 1865 May, drawing on cream paper pencil, 6.1 x 10.9 cm. (sheet), 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Bedroom, Abraham Lincoln home in Springfield, Illinois, 1865 May, drawing on cream paper pencil

Bedroom, Abraham Lincoln home in Springfield, Illinois, 1865 May, drawing on cream paper pencil, 6.1 x 10.9 cm. (sheet), by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Peabody and Georgianna, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for

Peabody and Georgianna, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Owen House, 1860-1865, drawing on cream paper pencil, 9

Owen House, 1860-1865, drawing on cream paper pencil, 9.9 x 6.4 cm. (sheet), by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, 1862-1865

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Parlor, Abraham Lincoln home, Springfield, Illinois, 1865 May, drawing on cream paper pencil

Parlor, Abraham Lincoln home, Springfield, Illinois, 1865 May, drawing on cream paper pencil, 9.9 x 6.4 cm. (sheet), by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Picket in ruins Harpers Ferry, between 1860 and 1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Picket in ruins Harpers Ferry, between 1860 and 1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Steamship Dunbarton, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on blue-green paper pencil, 6

Steamship Dunbarton, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on blue-green paper pencil, 6.7 x 17.3 cm. (sheet), by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches

Background imageAlfred R Waud Collection: Cumberland on the York river 1862, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist

Cumberland on the York river 1862, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891



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Alfred R. Waud, a renowned artist of the 19th century, captured the essence of America's natural beauty and historical moments through his stunning illustrations. With an eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Waud's works transport us to different landscapes and eras. In "The Dalles of St. Louis, " created in 1874 by W. J. Linton, we are taken on a journey through rugged cliffs and cascading waters that epitomize the untamed spirit of the American West. Similarly, in "Cleopatra's Needle" at Devils Lake, Wisconsin, also from 1874 but this time directly by Alfred Waud himself, we witness nature's grandeur as towering rock formations emerge from crystal-clear waters. Moving beyond nature's wonders to bustling cityscapes, Robert Hinshelwood's "City of Milwaukee" transports us back to 1874 when urbanization was rapidly transforming America. Meanwhile, DG Thompson's depiction of New Orleans in 1872 showcases the vibrant culture and unique architecture that make it one-of-a-kind. But it is not just landscapes or cities that captivated Alfred Waud; he also immortalized significant historical events such as "The First Maine Cavalry Skirmishing" during the Civil War in 1863. Through his artistry, he brings to life the bravery and sacrifice shown on those battlefields. Waud further explores diverse environments like cypress swamps with J. G Smithwick’s “Cypress-Swamp” (1872) or Henry Duff Linton’s “Southwest Pass” (also from 1872), which provide glimpses into lesser-known corners of America. Venturing underground into Mammoth Cave with scenes illustrated by W. J Linton (in 1874) allows us to marvel at its mysterious chambers while John Filmer’s “Dalles of Wisconsin - The Jaws” reveals another hidden gem in the heartland.