Bombardment and Capture of Island Number Ten on the Mississippi River, April 7, 1862 1862

"Bombardment and Capture of Island Number Ten on the Mississippi River, April 7, 1862" is a chromolithograph print created by Currier and Ives in 1862, depicting a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. The print captures the Union Navy's bombardment of Confederate forces at Island No. 10, a strategic location on the Mississippi River. The scene is filled with action, showcasing the Union gunboats, billowing smoke from cannon fire, and the dense smoke of battle. This print is a prime example of Civil War imagery, used to promote nationalistic pride and document the conflict for future generations.