The battle of Petersburg Va. April 2nd 1865 1865

"The Battle of Petersburg Va. April 2nd 1865" is a chromolithograph created by the American printmaking firm Currier and Ives in 1865. The print depicts the final battle of the American Civil War, a pivotal moment in American history. The print shows the Union soldiers in the foreground, charging forward with American flags, and Confederate soldiers in the background fleeing under a Confederate flag. The print was created for a mass audience and uses bold colors and a clear narrative to convey the intensity of the battle. It is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and provides a visual representation of the history of the conflict.