Taylor, James E

James Edward Taylor (1839-1901) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, where his training as an artist began. He attended Robert Conner's Academy of Art under the patronage of Nicholas Longworth. Family circumstances required that he enter the work force, but he continued to study art, learning lithography and oil painting. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Taylor enlisted in the 10th New York Volunteers and served for two years.

After his military service, Taylor obtained a position as a "special artist" for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper and was assigned to cover the campaign of General Phillip Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley which began in August 1864. Following the war, Taylor continued to work for Leslie's . His home in New York City served as a studio where he prepared illustrations for books and magazines, while continuing to paint Civil War subjects. He enjoyed a number of commissions from former officers and generals from both the Union and Confederate armies. Taylor, a bachelor, died in 1901.

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