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The Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Guns bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel during the Action of Friday, 12 April (engraving)
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The Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Guns bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel during the Action of Friday, 12 April (engraving)
1612932 The Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Guns bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel during the Action of Friday, 12 April (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Guns bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel during the Action of Friday, 12 April. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1861.
T Nast); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23094852
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Bearing Cannons Channel Fort Moultrie Fort Sumter South Carolina Battle Of Fort Sumter
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The engraving titled "The Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Guns bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel during the Action of Friday, 12 April" captures a pivotal moment in American history. Created by Thomas Nast in 1861, this dramatic image depicts the intense battle that took place during the American Civil War. In this scene, we witness the power and destruction of war as cannons from Fort Sumter bear down on Fort Moultrie and the channel. The artist's attention to detail allows us to feel immersed in the chaos and tension of this historic event. The date mentioned in the title, Friday, 12 April, marks a significant day when hostilities erupted between Union forces stationed at Fort Sumter and Confederate troops defending Charleston Harbor. This clash would ignite a four-year-long conflict that tore apart a nation. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of South Carolina's crucial role in sparking the American Civil War. The guns pointed towards Fort Moultrie symbolize both defiance and determination as each side fought for their beliefs. This engraving serves as an important historical document illustrating one of America's darkest chapters. It transports us back to a time when our nation was divided but also reminds us of our resilience and ability to overcome adversity.
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