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Image of The Sanctuary.

Edwin Forbes , (1839–Mar 6, 1895)

The Sanctuary.

1876
10 11/16 in. x 15 5/8 in. (27.15 cm x 39.69 cm)

Medium and Support: copper plate etching on paper
Credit Line: transfer from Phillips Academy
Accession Number: 1990.156.40

Commentary

“A negro family has just come in sight of the fortified lines of
the Union army. The old mother has thrown herself on her knees,
praising the Lord, while the rest of the family are grouped behind,
contemplating the scene in silent wonder.”

Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Related Parent(s) Click a record to view
Image of Life Studies of the Great Army
Life Studies of the Great Army
1990.156.1-40

Related Siblings(s) Click a record to view
Image of The Reveille on the Line of Battle. Tattoo in Camp.
The Reveille on the Line of Battle. Tattoo in Camp.
1990.156.1
Image of A Slave Cabin. The Old Grist Mill. "Got any pies for sale, Aunty?"
A Slave Cabin. The Old Grist Mill. "Got any pies for sale, Aunty?"
1990.156.10
Image of The Newspaper Correspondent.
The Newspaper Correspondent.
1990.156.11
Image of Coffee Coolers.
Coffee Coolers.
1990.156.12
Image of Officers' Winter Quarters.
Officers' Winter Quarters.
1990.156.13
Image of A Scene on the Roadside near Summer Camp.
A Scene on the Roadside near Summer Camp.
1990.156.14
Image of Returning from Outpost Duty.
Returning from Outpost Duty.
1990.156.15
Image of A Night March.
A Night March.
1990.156.16
Image of A Halt in LIne of Battle.
A Halt in LIne of Battle.
1990.156.17
Image of The Rear of the Column.
The Rear of the Column.
1990.156.18
Image of Stuck in the Mud. A Flank March Across Country during a Thunder Shower.
Stuck in the Mud. A Flank March Across Country during a Thunder Shower.
1990.156.19
Image of The Commissary's Quarters in Winter Camp.
The Commissary's Quarters in Winter Camp.
1990.156.2
Image of Fall in for Soup—Company Mess.
Fall in for Soup—Company Mess.
1990.156.20
Image of Going into Camp at Night.
Going into Camp at Night.
1990.156.21
Image of On Picket at the River Bank. An Old Saw Mill. Waiting for Something to Turn Up
On Picket at the River Bank. An Old Saw Mill. Waiting for Something to Turn Up
1990.156.22
Image of The "Reliable Contraband."
The "Reliable Contraband."
1990.156.23
Image of Home, Sweet Home.
Home, Sweet Home.
1990.156.24
Image of A Distant Battle.
A Distant Battle.
1990.156.25
Image of A Cavalry Charge.
A Cavalry Charge.
1990.156.26
Image of A Hot Day. Beef Steak Rare. A Straggler. A Quiet Nibble on the Cavalry Skirmi
A Hot Day. Beef Steak Rare. A Straggler. A Quiet Nibble on the Cavalry Skirmi
1990.156.27
Image of Newspapers in Camp.
Newspapers in Camp.
1990.156.28
Image of A Watched Pot never Boils. A Hearty Supper on the Battle Field. Drummer Boys.
A Watched Pot never Boils. A Hearty Supper on the Battle Field. Drummer Boys.
1990.156.29
Image of Through the Wilderness.
Through the Wilderness.
1990.156.3
Image of Coming into the Lines.
Coming into the Lines.
1990.156.30
Image of The Supply Train.
The Supply Train.
1990.156.31
Image of Gone off with the Yanks. A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey. A Scouting Party.
Gone off with the Yanks. A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey. A Scouting Party.
1990.156.32
Image of The Outer Picket Line, Winter.
The Outer Picket Line, Winter.
1990.156.33
Image of A Lull in the Fight.
A Lull in the Fight.
1990.156.34
Image of Traffic between the Lines.
Traffic between the Lines.
1990.156.35
Image of Going into Action.
Going into Action.
1990.156.36
Image of An Advance of the Cavalry Skirmish LIne.
An Advance of the Cavalry Skirmish LIne.
1990.156.37
Image of Fording a River. Twenty Minutes Halt.
Fording a River. Twenty Minutes Halt.
1990.156.38
Image of Bummers.
Bummers.
1990.156.39
Image of A Wagoner's Shanty. The Deserted Picket-hut. Mud Huts.
A Wagoner's Shanty. The Deserted Picket-hut. Mud Huts.
1990.156.4
Image of The Pontoon Bridges.
The Pontoon Bridges.
1990.156.5
Image of A Thirsty Crowd at the Old Spring House. A Race for Camp
A Thirsty Crowd at the Old Spring House. A Race for Camp
1990.156.6
Image of The Leader of the Herd.
The Leader of the Herd.
1990.156.7
Image of A Rainy Day on Picket. Washing Day.
A Rainy Day on Picket. Washing Day.
1990.156.8
Image of A Christmas Dinner.
A Christmas Dinner.
1990.156.9

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