The Battle of Champion Hills 1887

"The Battle of Champion Hills" is a chromolithograph print created by Kurz & Allison in 1887. This print depicts the intense battle that took place during the American Civil War in Mississippi on May 16, 1863. The artwork portrays a chaotic scene with Union soldiers fighting amongst the trees, with cannon fire and smoke billowing in the background. This print provides a visual account of the Union’s decisive victory against the Confederates. "The Battle of Champion Hills" is now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.