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Original 1861 Civil War Portrait of General Winfield Scott
Offered is an authentic original engraved portrait of Lieutenant General Winfield Scott (1786–1866), one of America's most celebrated military leaders and the commanding general of the United States Army at the outbreak of the Civil War.
This impressive large-format engraving was:
Published in 1861
From a Brady photograph
Photographed by Hosley
Engraved by noted engraver John Rogers
Copyrighted by Cowan & Rogers, 1861
The portrait is beautifully designed with:
Patriotic American flags
Large laurel wreath surround
Crossed cannons and cannonballs
Allegorical winged figure above
Facsimile signature of Winfield Scott below the image
Scott's famous "Anaconda Plan" became the foundation of Union grand strategy during the Civil War, making this an important contemporary Civil War historical print.
Condition:
Original unbacked engraving on period paper.
Approximately 14 x 20 inches (based on your ruler).
Strong dark impression with excellent eye appeal.
Light age toning consistent with age.
Small edge tear at upper right margin.
Minor corner wear/chipping.
Light scattered foxing and age staining on the reverse.
No major losses to the printed image.
Displays exceptionally well.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Unlike later book illustrations, this was issued during Scott's lifetime at the beginning of the Civil War while he was still General-in-Chief of the Union Army. Decorative patriotic portraits from 1861 remain highly collectible because they combine Civil War history with elaborate nineteenth-century engraving and are ideal for framing.
