Return of a Raiding Party from Pennsylvania (from Confederate War Etchings) 1861 - 1863

"Return of a Raiding Party from Pennsylvania (from Confederate War Etchings)" is an etching by Adalbert John Volck, created between 1861 and 1863. The artwork depicts a group of Confederate soldiers returning from a raid in Pennsylvania. The scene is composed of a large number of figures on foot and horseback, accompanied by a cannon and wagons. The composition is reminiscent of the style of historical battle paintings, emphasizing the chaos and urgency of the moment. The etching is currently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The work provides insight into the realities of the Civil War, through its depiction of the soldiers' movement and the spoils of war.