Edwin Forbes

Forbes, Edwin C.

American, 1839 - 1895

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The image shows a wide-angle view of a military scene. A soldier's encampment is in the foreground, with figures near a campfire on the left, and marching soldiers with rifles and a horse-drawn cart on the right. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking across a vast encampment with tents, soldiers, and smoke. The horizon cuts across the upper third of the image. The style is highly detailed and illustrative, focusing on texture and shading. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and dark tones to create contrast and depth.
Edwin Forbes, Going Into Camp at Night, 1876, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1814

Going Into Camp at Night

Edwin Forbes · 1876 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1814

This drawing depicts a military encampment scene with orderly arrangements of tents and figures engaged in daily activities. In the foreground, there is a group of people standing in a line next to a makeshift kitchen area suspended over a fire or cooking station. Behind them, a variety of tents are aligned in neat rows. Smoke rises from some chimneys. Further back, a team of horse-drawn wagons is making their way in a line, adding depth to the scene. The background shows gentle hills, scattered trees, and a lightly etched sky. The line-work and shading emphasize the details of the figures and surroundings, capturing the essence of life within a historical military camp.
Edwin Forbes, Fall in for Soup, 1876, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1879

Fall in for Soup

Edwin Forbes · 1876 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1879

The image shows a group of soldiers standing in formation from an elevated perspective. The horizon is low in the image, with trees and distant figures in the background. The brushwork resembles etching or cross-hatching, with a monochromatic brown color palette. Closest to us are fallen bodies on the ground, with small groups of figures and horses visible in the distance.
Edwin Forbes, The Halt of the Line of Battle, 1876, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1878

The Halt of the Line of Battle

Edwin Forbes · 1876 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1878

This is a drawing of a mounted soldier holding a rifle. The soldier is on a horse, gripping a rifle, with a cavalry unit advancing in the background. A small building is visible in the distance, in an open field bordered by trees. The lighting and shading create a realistic effect, capturing the movement of the rider and the horse. Attention to detail is shown in the texture of the horse's mane and the soldier's attire. The wide horizon emphasizes the military setting.
Edwin Forbes, The Advance of the Cavalry, 1876, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1815

The Advance of the Cavalry

Edwin Forbes · 1876 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1815

The image depicts an elevated view of a winding road and river below. The horizon is at the upper third, where the road and a line of trees meet the sky. A dense forest separates the sky from the land. The scene includes soldiers and covered wagons crossing a bridge over a river. The bridge has a line of people and wagons stretching into the distance. The road turns and ascends a grassy hill with trees. The image uses fine lines to show texture and detail of the landscape, figures, and water. The color palette is limited to sepia tones, emphasizing a historical context and contrast in the scene. Close to us, the ground is textured with tree stumps and foliage.
Edwin Forbes, The Pontoon Bridges, 1876, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1813

The Pontoon Bridges

Edwin Forbes · 1876 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1813

This is a drawing of two oxen pulling a heavy cart up a rocky slope. The image depicts a scene of manual labor, with the oxen yoked together, straining to pull a wooden cart. The cart is heavily laden and has large wooden wheels. The terrain is uneven and rocky, suggesting a challenging path. The backdrop includes rocky outcrops and rugged landscape. The oxen appear focused on their task. The drawing is in monochromatic tones, using graphite or charcoal for depth and detail.
Edwin Forbes, Oxen and Dump Cart, 1860s or 1870s, graphite and black crayon with white chalk on gray wove paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1979.20.42

Oxen and Dump Cart

Edwin Forbes · 1860s or 1870s · graphite and black crayon with white chalk on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  1979.20.42

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Plate 25: The Distant Battle

Edwin Forbes · 1876 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1840

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Plate 8: A Rainy Day on Picket; Washing Day

Edwin Forbes · 1876 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1823

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Plate 36: Going into Action

Edwin Forbes · 1876 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1851

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Plate 26: A Cavalry Charge

Edwin Forbes · 1876 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1841