General Sigel's Corps at the Second Battle of Bull Run, August 29, 1862

Maker William F. Davenport (American, born 1868)

Collections

American Drawings

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Daten.d.

Mediumgraphite on paper

Dimensions8 1/2 x 14 in. (21.6 x 35.6 cm.)

SignedSigned on verso: W. F. Davenport

InscribedSigned on verso: W. F. Davenport Inscribed on verso: The rude sketch. What I remember of the Battle of Bull Run I was entirely out of paper and pencils when it occured. The rebels are supposed to have stoelen Ge. Sigels baggage train. Gen. Sigel on whose staff I rode is seen in the foreground with his staff. Hospital to the left.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Purchased with funds from the Virginia Steele Scott Foundation

Status

Not on view

Object number91.94.1