Election in Baltimore, November, 1862 (from Confederate War Etchings) 1861 - 1863

"Election in Baltimore, November, 1862" is an etching by Adalbert John Volck, depicting a chaotic scene of a crowd gathered for a political gathering in Baltimore. The artist captures the tension of the moment in this evocative artwork, as people appear to be arguing and waving banners, creating a visual representation of the turbulent political climate of the Civil War era. Volck's etching, part of his "Confederate War Etchings" series, offers a glimpse into the fraught political landscape of 19th-century America. The etching's realistic depiction of the scene, with its detailed figures and evocative use of light and shadow, has made it a significant piece in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.