Created on 2024-11-15

This image is the cover of "Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization," with a date of "New York, Saturday, May 17, 1862." It depicts a black-and-white illustration of a nighttime scene with several soldiers holding what appears to be dark lanterns; these devices could be closed to hide the light or opened to let light through. They are outside of fortifications or barricades, as indicated by the wooden beams in the foreground. At the bottom, there is captioning that reads: "REBELS OUTSIDE THEIR WORKS AT YORKTOWN RECONNOITRING WITH DARK LANTERS.—SKETCHED BY MR. WILLIAM WAUD.—[See Page 323]." The image conveys a covert military activity, with the detailing suggesting a stealthy reconnaissance mission during the American Civil War. The illustration is highly detailed, with shadows and expressions on the faces of the soldiers that contribute to the dramatic tension depicted in the scene. The header of the publication has a decorative banner with various objects, including books, a quill and inkwell, an artist's palette, and a cornucopia, symbolizing the breadth of topics covered by the publication, as well as its cultural and educational mission.

Created on 2024-11-14

The image appears to be a historical illustration from Harper's Weekly, a journal of civilization, depicting an armed conflict. It shows a group of armed men, described as "Rebels outside their works at Yorktown reconnoitering with dark lanterns", engaged in what seems to be a nighttime reconnaissance or skirmish. The scene is set in a wooded area, with the armed men carrying torches or lanterns as they move through the landscape. The illustration provides a glimpse into a historical military event, without identifying any specific individuals.