Searching for Arms (from Confederate War Etchings) — Adalbert John Volck | DiscoverArt

Adalbert John Volck

Searching for Arms (from Confederate War Etchings)

1861–63

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12.2 × 16.8 cm (4.8 × 6.6 in)

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