Waud, William (sold)
William Waud (1832 – November 10, 1878) was an English-born illustrator known for his sketches of the American Civil War, done first for Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper and later for Harper’s Weekly. His brother Alfred Rudolph Waud (1828 – 1891) was also an artist correspondent during the Civil War, first with the New York Illustrated News and then at Harper’s Weekly.
Capturing the Confederacy's largest city.
New Orleans in 1862 - The Federal Fleet at Anchor in the River, April 25...
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This is a striking bird’s-eye view of New Orleans as it was captured by Union Naval forces in April 1862 during the American Civil War (1861 - 1865). The city’s surrender was a major morale boost to the Union and cut the Mississippi River off from the sea, marking a turning point in the war. (more details)