William Henry Shelton - Union Soldiers on Horseback

Union Soldiers on Horseback

William Henry Shelton's original etching, "Union Soldiers on Horseback" is printed upon hand-made, laid paper and with wide, full margins as published in New York in 1884. It is signed and dated within the plate by the artist. "Union Soldiers on Horseback" is an important example of the Civil War Art created by the American artist, W. H. Shelton.

Original Etching by the American artist, William Henry Shelton.

Union Soldiers on Horseback

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William Henry Shelton (Allen's Hill, NY., 1840 - Morristown, NY., 1932)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Notes
01.-		Artillery Sergeant by William Henry Shelton	Original Etching	c. 1883	Signed within the plate by William Henry Shelton.
06.-		Union Soldiers on Horseback by William Henry Shelton	Original Etching with Plate Tone	1884	Signed and dated within the plate by William Henry Shelton.	Sold

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Title:	Union Soldiers on Horseback
Artist:	Shelton, William Henry (Allen's Hill, NY., 1840 - Morristown, NY., 1932)
Date:	1884
Medium:	Original Etching
Note:	William Henry Shelton 'W. H. Shelton': A nineteenth century painter, etcher and illustrator, William Henry Shelton is today best remembered for his military art, most specifically his scenes from the American Civil War. W. H. Shelton, in fact, served in a New York State regiment during the conflict and thus his etchings and drawings are based upon actual experiences.
	As well as producing a number of fine etchings, William Henry Shelton also contributed many illustrations to leading periodicals such as Harper's during the 1870's and 1880's. He was a full member of the New York Etching Club and served as the Librarian for the influential New York arts association, the Salmagundi Club.
Size:	9 1/4 X 6 1/2 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
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Condition:	Printed upon hand-made, laid paper and with wide, full margins as published in New York in 1884. Signed and dated within the plate by the artist. A finely printed impression and in excellent condition throughout. Union Soldiers on Horseback represents an important example of the Civil War Art of William Henry Shelton.
Subject:	William Henry Shelton, Union Soldiers on Horseback, original etching, Civil War art, W. H. Shelton, American painter, etcher and illustrator.
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