General Sherman in Savannah

William Waud (d. 1878)
Gen. Sherman Reviewing His Army in Savannah before Starting on His New Campaign,
ca. 1864-65
Pencil drawing on green paper
Published in Harper's Weekly, February 11, 1865
Prints & Photographs Division (45.4)
Digital ID# ppmsca-09919

On December 23, 1864, the Union Army under the command of General William Tecumseh Sherman occupied and captured Savannah. Artist William Waud captured Sherman reviewing his army in Savannah before moving on to his next campaigns in South Carolina and North Carolina. Like his brother Alfred, William was recognized as one of the great sketch artists of the Civil War period.