The Approach of the British Pirate "Alabama" (from "Harper's Weekly," Vol. VII) 1863

This wood engraving, created by Winslow Homer in 1863, depicts a tense scene aboard a ship as passengers anxiously watch the approaching Confederate raider CSS Alabama. The composition captures the fear and uncertainty of the moment, with figures huddled together and the ship's captain using a telescope to observe the Alabama. This piece, originally published in Harper's Weekly, reflects the anxieties of the American Civil War and highlights Homer's early skill in capturing dramatic moments.