Charge of the First Massachusetts Regiment on a Rebel Rifle Pit Near Yorktown (from "Harper's Weekly," Vol. VI) 1862

Winslow Homer's "Charge of the First Massachusetts Regiment on a Rebel Rifle Pit Near Yorktown" (1862) is a wood engraving depicting a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. The image captures the intensity of the Union soldiers' attack on a Confederate rifle pit, emphasizing the chaos and urgency of the battle. Homer's detailed depiction of the soldiers' movements and the landscape provides a realistic and powerful testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in the war. This artwork, originally published in Harper's Weekly, serves as a visual record of this significant historical event.