Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia May 31, 1862 1862

"Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia May 31, 1862" is a chromolithograph print created by Currier and Ives in 1862. The print depicts the Battle of Seven Pines, a pivotal battle in the American Civil War. The print captures the intensity of the battle with depictions of soldiers firing their rifles, smoke billowing in the air, and wounded soldiers lying on the ground. The inclusion of a hot-air balloon in the sky suggests the use of advanced technology during the war. This print is a significant example of the popular art of the time, which often depicted events of historical importance.