Political Cartoon of the American Civil War c. 1860s

This pencil sketch by Emanuel Leutze is a series of political cartoons depicting the American Civil War. The artwork features six panels, each representing a different year of the war, from 1861 to 1867. The cartoons are satirical in nature, using symbolic figures and events to criticize the war and its participants. For example, in the first panel, a figure representing the Union is depicted playing a flute while the South is shown as a chained woman. This political cartoon is a valuable primary source document, providing insight into the perspectives and attitudes of the time.