1862 Civil War General Siegel Lithograph
Lithograph published in 1862
13 3/4 x 18 1/4
Condition: Very good with small paper loss at right edge and right corners.
The image is a lithograph portrait of General Franz Sigel, a notable German-American military officer who served as a major general in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Overview of Franz Sigel
Background: Born in Baden, Germany, Sigel led the 1848 German Revolution before immigrating to the United States in 1852. He influenced the German immigrant community and helped rally thousands to the Union cause with the popular slogan, "I goes to fight mit Sigel".
Military Career: Sigel began the Civil War as a colonel with the 3rd Missouri Infantry. He was quickly promoted to brigadier and then major general. His most notable success was at the Battle of Pea Ridge in Arkansas. However, his command record included defeats at the Second Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of New Market, after which he was relieved of active command.
Post-War Life: After the war, Sigel was involved in politics and newspaper publishing in New York City until his death in 1902.
About the Print
Publisher: The lithograph was published by A. Winch at 1320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Date: It was published around 1862.
Historical Significance: The print refers to him as "The Hero of Missouri", reflecting his early popularity and role in securing Union control in that state.
Lithograph published in 1862
13 3/4 x 18 1/4
Condition: Very good with small paper loss at right edge and right corners.
The image is a lithograph portrait of General Franz Sigel, a notable German-American military officer who served as a major general in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Overview of Franz Sigel
Background: Born in Baden, Germany, Sigel led the 1848 German Revolution before immigrating to the United States in 1852. He influenced the German immigrant community and helped rally thousands to the Union cause with the popular slogan, "I goes to fight mit Sigel".
Military Career: Sigel began the Civil War as a colonel with the 3rd Missouri Infantry. He was quickly promoted to brigadier and then major general. His most notable success was at the Battle of Pea Ridge in Arkansas. However, his command record included defeats at the Second Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of New Market, after which he was relieved of active command.
Post-War Life: After the war, Sigel was involved in politics and newspaper publishing in New York City until his death in 1902.
About the Print
Publisher: The lithograph was published by A. Winch at 1320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Date: It was published around 1862.
Historical Significance: The print refers to him as "The Hero of Missouri", reflecting his early popularity and role in securing Union control in that state.
