1892 USS Congress CSS Virginia 1862 Civil War Davidson Nyack NY Artist Signed

  

Rare and Original 1892 hand signed engraving signed in pencil by the artist J. The engraving was printed by C. The engraving depicts the burning of the USS Congress after she was attacked by the ironclad C.

Virginia (visible in the background on the right). This was during the American Civil War at the Battle of Hampton Roads. The engraving measures 20 by 31 inches.

The condition is solid and the engraving was shrink wrapped to a board when we acquired it. The paper has yellowed somewhat and there is some foxing and one small scrape to the side (See the pictures).

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