Bombardment and capture of Fort Henry, Tenn 1862 1862

"Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn. 1862" is a chromolithograph print by the famous American printmaking company Currier and Ives. This artwork, created in 1862, depicts the Union Navy's naval bombardment of Fort Henry, Tennessee, a key Confederate stronghold during the American Civil War. The print showcases the dramatic scene of Union gunboats firing upon the fort, with explosions and smoke billowing across the river. This print serves as a powerful visual testament to the significant event of the Civil War, providing a historical snapshot of the battle and its impact on the course of the war.