CIVIL WAR: CEMETERY, 1867. The martyrs of the race-course - Union prisoners cemetery

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CIVIL WAR: CEMETERY, 1867. The martyrs of the race-course - Union prisoners cemetery

CIVIL WAR: CEMETERY, 1867.
The martyrs of the race-course - Union prisoners cemetery at Charleston, S.C. Engraving, 1867

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Media ID 12235382

1867 Cemetery Charleston Grave Prisoner South Carolina Tombstone Union Union Army

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> Granger Art on Demand > American Civil War

> North America > United States of America > South Carolina > Charleston

EDITORS COMMENTS
CIVIL WAR: CEMETERY, 1867. The martyrs of the race-course - Union prisoners cemetery at Charleston, S. C". This hauntingly beautiful engraving from 1867 captures the solemnity and sacrifice that defined the American Civil War. The image showcases an exterior view of a cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina, where fallen Union soldiers were laid to rest. The tombstones stand as silent witnesses to the bravery and dedication of these men who fought for their beliefs. Each grave represents a life lost too soon, a story cut short by the horrors of war. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the immense toll that conflict takes on individuals and communities alike. In this scene, amidst rows upon rows of graves adorned with simple markers, one can't help but notice a lone woman standing near a tombstone. Perhaps she is mourning her husband or son who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country's unity. Her presence adds another layer of emotion to an already poignant tableau. The artist's attention to detail brings history alive before our eyes; every line etched into this engraving tells a story waiting to be discovered. It serves as both a memorial and a reminder that peace comes at great cost. As we reflect on this powerful image from Granger Art on Demand's collection, let us honor those who gave everything for what they believed in during one of America's darkest chapters – the Civil War.

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