The Army of the Potomac 1863

"The Army of the Potomac" is a lithograph by John Badger Bachelder, an American artist known for his depictions of the American Civil War. The print, created in 1863, showcases a vast landscape filled with thousands of soldiers, emphasizing the sheer scale of the Union Army. Bachelder's meticulous detail and panoramic perspective create a powerful visual representation of the war's magnitude. The piece, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.