The Union Cavalry and Artillery Starting in Pursuit of the Rebels up the Yorktown Turnpike (from "Harper's Weekly," Vol. VI) 1862

Winslow Homer's "The Union Cavalry and Artillery Starting in Pursuit of the Rebels up the Yorktown Turnpike" (1862) is a wood engraving depicting a scene from the American Civil War. This dynamic image captures the energy of the Union cavalry and artillery as they pursue Confederate forces. The engraving features a foreground full of galloping horses and soldiers, contrasted by the receding tents of the camp in the background. The scene's drama is heightened by the use of dramatic light and shadow, emphasizing the urgency of the pursuit. Homer's work, originally published in "Harper's Weekly," provides a valuable visual record of this pivotal moment in American history.