Evacuation Day Parade of First Division, New York State Militia, newspaper illustration 1866

"Evacuation Day Parade of First Division, New York State Militia" is a newspaper illustration by Alfred Rudolph Waud. Created in 1866, the image captures the energy of a military parade in New York City. Waud, a prominent illustrator of the Civil War era, skillfully depicts the soldiers in crisp detail, from their uniforms to their expressions. The illustration, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into a historical event, highlighting the visual narratives that shaped the public's understanding of the post-war period.