Battle in Baltimore, April 19, 1861 (from Confederate War Etchings) 1861 - 1863

Adalbert John Volck's "Battle in Baltimore, April 19, 1861 (from Confederate War Etchings)" is an etching that captures the chaos of the Baltimore Riot, a pivotal event in the early days of the American Civil War. Volck, a Confederate sympathizer, depicts the violent clash between Union soldiers and civilians in Baltimore, Maryland, highlighting the conflict's brutality and the tensions that were escalating between North and South. This piece, part of a series of etchings documenting the war, serves as a powerful reminder of the conflict's impact on American history.