Vicksburg Canal (from Confederate War Etchings) 1861 - 1863

"Vicksburg Canal (from Confederate War Etchings)" is an etching by Adalbert John Volck, created between 1861 and 1863. The artwork depicts two soldiers in a wooded landscape, possibly near the Vicksburg Canal during the American Civil War. The etching, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures a moment of tension as one soldier takes aim while the other observes, highlighting the realities of wartime surveillance and the importance of strategic positioning. The detailed lines of Volck's etching create a sense of realism and immerse the viewer in the scene. This piece is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the daily lives of soldiers during the Civil War.