- Title: The War in America: Texan Rangers (Federalists) Reconnoitring Between Alexandria and Fairfax, Virginia - From a Sketch By Our Special Artist
- Author: The Illustrated London News
- Date: Saturday, September 14, 1861
- Condition: Very Good - minor stain in bottom left corner
- Inches: 9 1/2 x 14 1/4 [Image]
- Centimeters: 24.13 x 36.19[Image]
- Product ID: 308408
The illustration depicts mounted Texan Rangers—likely referencing the famed Texas cavalry known for their frontier defense and later Civil War service—scouting through wooded terrain during the early months of the American Civil War.
Background on Creator
The Illustrated London News, founded by Herbert Ingram and first published on May 14, 1842, was the world's first illustrated weekly news magazine. Renowned for its pioneering use of wood engravings, and later photography, the publication revolutionized journalism by bringing vivid visual reporting of news, culture, and global events to a broad audience. Its content ranged from coverage of wars, royal ceremonies, and disasters to features on science, the arts, and society, often accompanied by dramatic illustrations created by prominent artists of the day. The magazine reached peak weekly circulations of over 300,000 copies in the 1860s, reflecting its immense popularity. Over time, it adapted to changing media landscapes, shifting to monthly publication in 1971 and eventually ceasing publication in 2003, though its legacy continues through its archives and influence on illustrated journalism.