The battle at Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9th, 1862 1862

"The Battle at Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9th, 1862" is a chromolithograph print by the American printmaking firm Currier and Ives, created in 1862. The print depicts a dramatic scene of the Battle of Cedar Mountain, a major engagement of the American Civil War. The image depicts a Union army charging into battle, emphasizing the intensity and chaos of the battle. This print exemplifies the genre of "Civil War Art" and captures the public's interest in the unfolding conflict, reflecting the importance of visual storytelling in the 19th century.