ENCAMPMENT AT PEEKSKILL

Art

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

ENCAMPMENT AT PEEKSKILL

Entry/Object ID

L.2007.230

Description

Wood-cut engraving of four scenes from a single page of Harper's Weekly: on bottom right is a scene of soldiers marching behind a band while more soldiers watch at attention; three flags fly above the scene; the peaks of houses or tents and smoke make up the background; on bottom left of scene is the title, "SALUTING THE COLORS."; on bottom left of page three soldiers, one with his back to the viewer, stand facing each other and another group of soldiers at attention watch; on bottom right of scene is the title, "The Relief."; on top half of page is a view of an encampment on a plain among the Hudson Highlands; the Hudson River is smooth and reflects the trees on the shore; there are two sailboats and a steam boat; on the left are the peaks of the Highlands; the encampment consists of rows of tents, two flags, and groups of soldiers marching; at bottom of scene is the title, "ENCAMPMENT AT PEEKSKILL."; inset at top right corner is a view of a large tent; men sit on chairs inside the tent; a solider stands at attention in front; on bottom is the title, "REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS."; bellow the scenes is printed, "THE TWENTY-THIRD REGIMENT IN THE CAMP OF INSTRUCTION, PEEKSKILL. - DRAWN BY A. R. WAUD. - [SEE PAGE 443.]"; along right edge is a line of text separated from the scenes by two lines, "448; HARPER'S WEEKLY; VOLUME XXVI., NO. 1334."; on recto is a page of text.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper; ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

A. R. Waud

Attribution

Artist

Manufacturer

Harper's Weekly

Date made

Jul 15, 1882

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11 in

Width

15-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 x 15 3/4 in. (27.9 x 40 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Two tears, top left and right center; ink from recto bleeds through; discoloration in corners and top and bottom center from adhesive tape on recto; 5 holes punched along bottom edge; adhered to mat with six pieces of adhesive tape.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

William Diebold

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Diebold Box #33

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Archive Room, Shelf O3, B9

Note Type

Department

Note

Library