campaigns and battles

Combattimento fattosi dalle Galeotte di S. M. Ces. condotte dal Capita...

Birds-eye view engraving shows large sail boats and smaller open rowboats on the Danube. In the forground are Turkish soldiers on horseback and cannons, tents an infantry are just below along the bank of the ri... More

Höchst-erfreuliche Vorstellung der von den Christlichen Armeen ernstli...

Print shows birds-eye view of the city of Ofen [Buda] on the banks of the Danube under siege in 1686. Includes views of troops in battle, explosions and smoke rising from the city with its numerous towers. In t... More

Siegreiche und fast nie erhörte herzliche Victoria so Ihro Hochfl. Dur...

Birds-eye view print shows scene of battle between forces on horseback in battle on a large plain with view of hills, troop formations, wagons and encampments in the background. The Battle of Slankamen was foug... More

Belager- und Eroberung der Kön. Ungarischen Haupt-Stattt Ofen durch di...

Print shows birds-eye view of the city of Ofen [Buda] on the banks of the Danube under siege in 1686. Includes views of troops in battle, explosions and smoke rising from the city with its numerous towers. In t... More

St. Lucia in the West Indies taken possession of by Admiral Barrington...

Print shows six ships in line flying the French flag, however, appears to be disembarking British troops who are about to take possession of the island after the French have withdrawn. At the bottom, shows an o... More

Das erste Bürger Blut, zu Gründung der Americanischen Freyheit, vergos...

Print shows British troops firing into mass of American militiamen at the battle of Lexington, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 84. [Plate] 3. Published in: The America... More

The washing-tub expedition, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Napoleon I wearing an oversized hat and holding a large sword leading a French fleet of washing tubs filled with French soldiers in an invasion of England. Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Co... More

Battle of Turin, 1706 Hugtenburch pinx. ; P. Ayres del. ; Sonne sc. To...

Print shows a view of the battle of Turin, with a cavalry engagement in the foreground and infantry fighting throughout the city in the background. Title from Il Museo Lombardi. Printed at top left: Vol. II. Pr... More

[Revolutionary War battle between civilians and British soldiers]

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

General Washington (on the battle field at Trenton) / engraved by W. W...

Print showing General George Washington, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, wearing military uniform; he is holding a telescope in his right hand while an aide manages his horse behind him; shown in t... More

Genl. Scott at Cerro Gordo - Public domain portrait print

Print shows General Winfield Scott, full-length portrait, wearing military uniform, facing left, riding on horseback at the battle of Cerro Gordo, Mexico; with soldiers in the background. Publication date base... More

Battle of Hermannstadt / sketched by Capt. Ed. Scheifele ; drawn on st...

Print showing a battle scene with Russian, Austrian, and Hungarian troops standing in formation, shooting at each other across an open field. Caption continues: Where the Hungarians (March 11th 1849) under Gen... More

Washington's retreat at Long Island / Wageman ; J.C. Armytage.

George Washington on horseback and his soldiers retreating. Copyright by Virtue & Co., Publishers, N.Y.

Distant view of Emmettsburg [sic], scene of the rebel horse raid; Unio...

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud (underlined). Title from recto. Inscribed upper left: E. Catholic College. Emmitsburg is associated with the advance and retreat of the Confederate army at Gettysburg. Gift, J.P. M... More

The Rebel General Joseph E. Johnston The ascent of Gauley Mountain, in...

Two illustrations: head-and-shoulders portrait of Rebel Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, facing slightly left; and Twelfth Ohio Regiment climbing mountain. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 249 (1861 Oct. 5), p. 636.

The Army of the Potomac - at and on the way to Fredericksburg

Composite of scenes showing Warrenton Junction, Va.; Calett Station, Va.; and railroad bridge over Cedar Run. Reference copy in LOT 4420T. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 Dec. 13, p. 792.

Cleburne at Picketts Mill. Ga. May 1st 64

Title inscribed upper right. Formerly Waud no. B-40. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.805) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Knights of Pythias / James Queen del. ; P.S. Duval, Son & Co. lith.

Print shows a design for a large certificate with illustrations depicting knights marching, preparing for attack, practicing in a large hall, and being honored in an outdoor ceremony. Includes text on a pouch o... More

Views in the woods between Palmers and Spotswoods Houses at point wher...

Photograph showing fallen trees in woods. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Views in the woods in the Federal lines on north side of Orange Plank ...

Photograph showing skulls and bones of unburied soldiers. No. 5022. Mounted with 5 other photographs with general caption: Battlefield of the "Wilderness". Forms part of Civil War Photograph Collection (Librar... More

Gettysburg. Repulse of Longstreet's assault / painted by James Walker ...

Print shows a panoramic view of the battlefield with Union soldiers in the foreground during the heat of battle. Printed below image: Historically arranged by John B. Bachelder. Printed below title: India Proo... More

Montana - the Nez Percé War - incidents in the defeat and capture of C...

Nez Percé War, Montana. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 45, no. 1153 (1877 November 3), p. 141 (top).

Die schlacht bei wimpfen - Engraving, Public domain image

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Velten, G., lithographer. Mettenleiter, G. M. Cate... More

Sturmangriff der Osterreicher auf aspern im jahre 1809

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Staatsdruckerei, K. K. Hofund, copyright claimant.... More

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

No party lines when the national honor is in peril / Dalrymple.

Print shows the combined forces of the gold standard supporters, including some newspaper editors, and a reluctant William McKinley, marching under the standard "The Nation's Credit Must Be Upheld", toward a fo... More

[A Soldier's burial--firing the last volley]

Reckless defiance / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a diminutive soldier labeled "France" standing next to a large Russian bear gesturing with a sword toward John Bull standing opposite while a battle rages in the background labeled "Transvaal... More

Working against the flood on Dead River drawn by Sydney Adamson ; half...

Troops, under command of Benedict Arnold, portaging with boats, at Skowhegan Falls, Maine, en route to invasion of Canada. Illus. in: The Century illustrated monthly magazine. New York : The Century Co., 1903 ... More

[Fighting over a stolen herd. "Protecting the herd"] / Frederic Reming...

Soldiers fighting Indians on horseback. F52977? U.S. Copyright Office. Reproduction of painting. Copyright by W.D. Harney.

The invasion of England / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows German soldiers and officers invading England by means of hot-air balloons and other types of airships; also shows German emperor William II dictating "Fall of Albion an epic poem by the Kais... More

With superb nerve the operators stuck to their post

Spanish soldiers trying to operate a heliograph during cross fire to send news of attack to a nearby village. Title from mat. (DLC/PP-1935:0006). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Cong... More

[The Battle of New Orleans] / E. Percy Moran.

Shows Andrew Jackson standing in front of American flag with sword raised. K17403 U.S. Copyright Office. Reproduction of painting by E. Percy Moran.

Im italienischen Kampfgebiet zwischen Brenta u. Piave: Neuester Film /...

Poster advertises latest war film "On the Italian Battlefield between Brenta and Piave." Film title is written over a coat of arms. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Capt. Paul Jones shooting a sailor who had attempted to strike his col...

Original mezzotint in the collection of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Reference copy in LOT 4412 MA.

L'armée françoise Mouillée auprès de l'Ance Molenieu dans l'isle de la...

Photograph shows French warships before the town of Saint George's on the island of Grenada and the disembarkation of French troops. Includes legend. Original wash drawings Available in the Ozanne map collecti... More

The Marines land--Marines hit three feet of water as they leave their ...

No. 68998. Public domain photograph of a ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Warriors ascending a mountain to a besieged city. [Quyunjik]

Public domain reproduction of artwork related to Ancient Assyria civilization, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The burning of Charlestown, June 17th, 1775.

Public domain illustrated book page scan, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Explanation of a view of the siege of Antwerp exhibiting at the Panora...

Print shows a panorama of the seige in two panels with earth works, artillery batteries, and French soldiers in the foreground, and various buildings in the background. Buildings and French guns and soldiers ar... More

The interior of the Redan taken from its left face, looking towards th...

Interior view of the of the Redan showing battery during the occupation by British forces after the Russians abandoned Sevastopolʹ in September 1855. Colnaghi's Authentic Series. Plate 20. Déposé Paris, Goupil ... More

Potomac Creek below Acquia Creek, in spring of 1862

Inscribed upper left: This will be useful if an engagement takes place here if you do not publish it now. Inscription identifying specific details: Supposed battery in the woods; portion of entrenchment; Windmi... More

Steel-helmeted Scots entrenched and cheerily awaiting a counterattack

Stereograph title from item. Series title and number from accompanying guide book (call number: D521.H32). Keystone catalog no. V18862. Copyright by The Keystone View Company. Purchase; Jeffrey Kraus; 2009; (DL... More

Autumn harvest uprising - A black and white drawing of a flag with a s...

Poster showing peasants in battle with various weapons and flag with hammer and sickle. Title also in Chinese. Recorded on China section of videodisc. Gift: Gary Yanker; 1975-1983

Gran quadro in due tavole, rappresentante lo stesso re, che percote un...

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Ramses III [Ramses II] lanciato col suo carro, e seguito da tre figli ...

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Rappresentano in maggiori dimensioni una parte del superior partimento...

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Assalto di una cittadella, campo e tende di Ramses III [Ramses II], va...

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Tavole che ritraggono il partimento inferiore della medesima tavola 87...

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Battle of Long Island. - Public domain dedication image

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Defeat of the British army [...] Défaite de l'armée Anglaise [...] / /...

Print shows a scene during the battle of New Orleans between the British under General Edward Pakenham and the Americans under Major General Andrew Jackson, with Mississippi River in the foreground. "Drawn on t... More

Gallant charge by two companies of the 6th Michigan on Tuesday morning...

Cavalry in pursuit of infantry across farm with damaged barn in background. Caption continues: "This charge was really a very brilliant and dashing affair. The cavalry numbering not more than fifty or sixty men... More

Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, East Fort Avenue at ...

Significance: The pentagonal fort is the most important, least changed, surviving feature of the historic bombardment of Fort McHenry, September 13-14, 1814. The sally port, casemates, and guard rooms were bui... More

Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, East Fort Avenue at ...

Significance: The pentagonal fort is the most important, least changed, surviving feature of the historic bombardment of Fort McHenry, September 13-14, 1814. The sally port, casemates, and guard rooms were bui... More

Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, East Fort Avenue at ...

Significance: The pentagonal fort is the most important, least changed, surviving feature of the historic bombardment of Fort McHenry, September 13-14, 1814. The sally port, casemates, and guard rooms were bui... More

Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, East Fort Avenue at ...

Significance: The pentagonal fort is the most important, least changed, surviving feature of the historic bombardment of Fort McHenry, September 13-14, 1814. The sally port, casemates, and guard rooms were bui... More

The fight in the cornfield; The Irish Brigade driving the rebels out, ...

Title inscribed below image. Formerly attributed to Alfred R. Waud, with the call number DRWG/US - Waud, no. 290 (A size). Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R2.2.290) Reference print available in the Civil W... More

Battle of Franklin. November 30, 1864-Union (General Schofield) ... Co...

Picryl description: Public domain image of infantry armed forces, war, 18th-19th century military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The 15th Corps crossing the Saluda River above Columbia

Title inscribed above image. Inscribed below title: the foreground should show more of the road. Inscribed on verso: The bridge had been burnt by Wheelers men the night before we arrived and the 30th Ohio (Col ... More

Charge of the first brigade, commanded by Colonel M.B. Walker, on the ...

Caption continues: January 2nd, 1863; in which the Rebels were repulsed with heavy loss, and driven behind their breastworks. Elements of print identified by number, includes key.

Iga goe norikake kappa - Public domain scan / drawing

Print shows several actors in a battle scene with one warrior defending himself against several attackers during an assault on a fortress, with bridge in the background. Title and other descriptive information ... More

Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia Dec. 13th 1862

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0450.

Capture of Fort Harrison on the Chaffins Farm line of Works

Measured grid drawn in pencil over image to aid engravers. Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed lower left: Troops in column of Division; The Brushwood nearly breast-high. Inscribed lower right: Troops formed ... More

The pursuit of General Lee's rebel army. The heavy guns - 30 pounders ...

Union soldiers, with heavy guns (30 pounders), marching toward Frederick after the battle at Gettysburg. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.85) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Heights of Monterey, from the saltillo road looking towards the city. ...

Prints show soldiers marching in formation on the Saltillo road, with thatched roof structures on the right, mountains and Monterrey in the background. Caption continues: (Worth's Division" moving into positio... More

The Battle of Stony Point / J.H. Brightly, sc.

Print shows General Anthony Wayne and his men attacking a British fortification.

Battle of Antietam--Army of the Potomac: General George B. McClellan, ...

27020T U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted 1888 by Kurz & Allison, Art Publishers, Chicago, U.S.A.

Battle of Kenesaw Mountian [i.e., Mountain]--June 27, 1864--Union (Gen...

6794W U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted 1891 by Kurz & Allison, Art Publishers, Chicago, U.S.A.

Last stand of the Army of Virginia, commanded by General Lee / Edwin F...

Near Hagerstown, Md., after the Battle of Gettysburg. Public domain photograph of 19th-century painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The burning of Columbia, South Carolina, February 17, 1865 / sketched ...

Print shows a large group of Union soldiers under the command of General Sherman, watching Columbia, South Carolina burn; inhabitants, mostly women, flee both the fire and the soldiers. Illus. in: Harper's wee... More

Sheridans army following Early up the Valley of the Shenandoah

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harpers Weekly, Oct. 22, 1864, p. 681. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.158) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawing... More

Battle near Upperville. Ashbys Gap in Distance

Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed below title: see description. Published in: Harper's Weekly, July 11, 1863, as: The Army of the Potomac-Skirmish Near Upperville-Ashby's Gap in the Distance. Gift, J.P. Mor... More

Pleasontons Cavalry deployed as skirmishers

Signed lower right: AR Waud. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.392) Published in: Harpers' Weekly, 26 November 1862, p. 742. Reference print available in Ray, Plate 36 (p. 1... More

Nankō akasaka rōjō no zu - Public domain image related to music prform...

Print shows the samurai Kusunoki and followers defending the castle at Akasaka. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Triptych matted in 3 s... More

The Mozart (40th N.Y.) and the Scott Life Guard (38th N.Y.) taking pos...

Signed inscribed lower right: Alf R. Waud. Title inscribed lower left. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 24, 1862. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.32) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Wounded escaping from the burning woods of the Wilderness

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1864, p. 357. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.535) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawing... More

Shinshū kawanakajima ōg[k?]assen - Ukiyo e print

Print shows battle scene (probably from the 4th battle in 1561) on the plains at the Chikuma River. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Po... More

Kearney [sic] at Battle of Williamsburg

Title inscribed lower right. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.501) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file 1862. Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Lydia Leister Barn, Taneytown Road (State Route 134) & Hunt Avenue, Ge...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-287 Survey number: HABS PA-341-A Building/structure dates: ca. 1848 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1938 Subsequent Work Building... More

Genl. Ampudia treating for the capitulation of Monterey [sic], with Ge...

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Westward the march of empire takes it flight / lith. by Baker, 8 Wall ...

A grand Whig campaign broadside, with text "A brief sketch of the principal events in the lives of William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler . . ." written by Benjamin Owen Tyler. The biographies highlight the can... More

Battle of Mill El Rey--Near the city of Mexico--Sept. 8th 1847 / E.B. ...

Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description

McClellan looking at the fight - Public domain drawing

Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: Fight in the cornfield on the back of this sketch. Formerly Waud no. C-131. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.1058) Forms part of: Morgan collection o... More

[Capture of the Hessians at Trenton]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Nashville, Tenn. Federal outer line; another view]

Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of Hood before Nashville. Continuing his policy of the offensive at any cost, Gen. John B. Hood brought his reduced army before the defenses of Nashvill... More

Battle scenes, no. 1 - The battle begins, no 1

Three scenes: 1. Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo., August 10, 1861. Gen. Lyon leading into action the Iowa Regiment, whose colonel had been disabled; 2. Col. Burnside's brigade, First and Second Rhode Island, and ... More

Battle scenes, no. 1 - The battle scene of the battle scene of the bat...

Three scenes: 1. Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo., August 10, 1861. Gen. Lyon leading into action the Iowa Regiment, whose colonel had been disabled; 2. Col. Burnside's brigade, First and Second Rhode Island, and ... More

Slyder Barn, Near Plum Run, West of Big Round Top, Gettysburg, Adams C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-289 Survey number: HABS PA-356-B Building/structure dates: ca. 1850 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: after 1850 Subsequent Work

Cavalry fight near Aldie, Virginia During the march to Gettysburg; the...

Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.70) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings. Check: Need to replace and scan LC-USZ62-9277; 3/2004.

Commencement of the battle of Savage's station, Sunday June 29

Title inscribed above image. Inscribed upper right: Baxter's Zouaves advancing with skirmishers thrown to the front. Burning of train explosion of ammunition, rockets, &c. Inscribed above image: Woods filled wi... More

Harpers Ferry - Public domain scenic drawing

Signed lower left: AR Waud. Title inscribed upper right. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.515) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file R. Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil Wa... More

Left of No. 6, May 5th, 1864 - Public domain scan / drawing

Battery and landscape. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed above image: Russet broken into green [and] red dust. Formerly Waud no. B-142. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.906) Forms part of: Morgan ... More

Capture of Genl. La Vega by the gallant Capt. May, at the Battle of Re...

No. 440, no. 250. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 901

Sumners troops crossing the Chickahominy to Fair Oaks

Sumner's II Corps crossed the Chickahominy on 31 May 1862. Signed lower right: ARW. Title inscribed under image. Inscribed upper right: 106. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.42). Forms part of: Morgan ... More

Pyonyan[heijō] rakujō shi wagahei daishōri

Print shows Japanese officers looking at maps and reviewing progress of battle taking place outside the fortress at Pyongyang; two figures entering the scene in the lower half of the right panel may be war jour... More

Battle of Chattanooga--General Thomas' charge near Orchard Knob, Nov. ...

36666T U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted 1888 by Kurz & Allison, Art Publishers, Chicago, U.S.A.

8th Penn Cavalry, crossing at Ely's Ford, before battle of Chancellors...

Signed lower left: ARW. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 16, 1863, p. 308. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.97) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Capture of Fort Fisher - A painting of a military battle with a large ...

Troops led by Union general Terry fighting Confederates, Jan. 15th, 1865.

Battle of Chattanooga. Tennessee Stereoscope Card. 19th century.

Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who assembled it over a period of mo... More

Storming of Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain.

Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who assembled it over a period of mo... More