Pen and Ink Drawing of the 10th Arkansas Riflemen

This is a detailed pen and ink illustration on off-white or light gray textured paper, depicting a column of infantrymen from the 10th Arkansas Riflemen. The drawing features five primary figures in profile and semi-frontal views, shown in mid-stride while marching. The central figure prominently wears a wide-brimmed slouch hat, a distinct sash or bedroll across his chest, and high boots with heavy cross-hatching to indicate leather texture. The men carry long muskets over their shoulders, and one figure in the background carries a flag pole. The technique utilizes fine line work with dense cross-hatching for shading and depth, particularly effective in the facial features which express fatigue and determination. Handwritten text in the lower left corner identifies the subjects as the '10th Arkansas Riflemen' during their 'march south from Corinth to Shiloh, April 4th, 1862.' An artist's signature and the date '5-80' or similar are visible in the lower right, suggesting this is a modern historical recreation rather than a contemporary Civil War sketch. The piece is matted with a thick, burnt-orange or cinnamon-colored border. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, staining, or tears to the paper, though the matting shows slight shelf wear at the corners. The craftsmanship reflects a high level of historical accuracy and technical skill in monochromatic rendering.