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John M. Corse
Portrait of John M. Corse, c. 1860-1870. On 5 October 1864, Brigadier General John Murray Corse (1835-1893), having taken command of the Federal garrison at the Allatoona mountain pass, repulsed a Confederate strike meant to disrupt and...
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A Union Charge at the Battle of Nashville
Battle of Nashville, oil on canvas painting by Howard Pyle, 1906. Depicted here is a Union charge at the Battle of Nashville (15-16 December 1864), a decisive Federal victory in the American Civil War in which the Confederate army under...
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Battle of Nashville
Battle of Nashville, lithographic print by Kurz & Allison, c. 1891. Depicted here is a routing of Rebel forces at the Battle of Nashville (15-16 December 1864), a decisive Federal victory in the American Civil War in which the Confederate...
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Federal Outer Line at the Battle of Nashville
Nashville, Tenn. Federal outer line, photograph by J. F. Coonley, 16 December 1864. Depicted here is the outer line of Union forces on the second day of the Battle of Nashville (15-16 December 1864), a decisive Federal victory in the American...
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George H. Thomas - The Rock of Chickamauga
Portrait of George H. Thomas, photograph by Mathew Brady, c. 1855-1865. Known as the "Rock of Chickamauga," Union Major General George Henry Thomas (1816-1870) played important roles in several key battles of the American Civil War, including...
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The Game of Chess
The Game of Chess, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, c. 1555. This painting depicts three of Sofonisba's sister's playing a game of chess outside. With vibrant colors and luxurious clothing, Anguissola's artstyle was unique in the Italian...
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Portrait of Philip II
Portrait of Phillip II of Spain, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, Spain, 1565. Sofonisba served as Queen Isabel de Valois' lady-in-waiting and her painting teacher. This portrait of Phillip II showcases him in his usual attire of black...
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Portrait of Isabel de Valois, Queen of Spain
Portrait of Queen Isabel de Valois of Spain, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, Italy, c. 1561 - 1565. Isabel de Valois was the third wife of King Phillip II of Spain and was taught painting by Sofonisba Anguissola. Museo del Prado, Madrid...
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Child Bitten by a Lobster
Child Bitten by a Lobster, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, Italy, c. 1554. A chalk and pencil artwork, this work by Sofonisba shows a child expressing pain after being bitten by a lobster. This is an example of naturalism in Italian Renaissance...
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Portrait of Juana of Austria with a Young Girl
Juana of Austria with a Young Girl, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, Italy, c.1561. Juana of Austria (1535–1573), daughter of Emperor Charles V, married Prince Juan of Portugal and later served as the regent of Spain whislt her brother...
