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CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER, 1861. Interior of Fort Sumter during the bombardment by Confederate forces, 12 April 1861. Contemporary lithograph by Currier and Ives
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CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER, 1861. Interior of Fort Sumter during the bombardment by Confederate forces, 12 April 1861. Contemporary lithograph by Currier and Ives
CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER, 1861.
Interior of Fort Sumter during the bombardment by Confederate forces, 12 April 1861. Contemporary lithograph by Currier and Ives
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Artilleryman Barrel Battery Bombard Cannon Cannon Ball Currier Fort Sumter Ives Officer Smoke South Carolina South Eastern Union Union Army Yankee Troop
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This lithograph by Currier and Ives takes us back to the heart of the American Civil War, specifically Fort Sumter in 1861. The image depicts the interior of the fort during a pivotal moment - the bombardment by Confederate forces on April 12th. Amidst billowing smoke and chaos, we see Union officers and soldiers donning their uniforms, standing resolute in defense of their cause. The room is filled with barrels, kegs, and cannonballs as artillerymen tirelessly work to load cannons for retaliation against their Southern adversaries. The lithograph beautifully captures the intensity of this historic event. It transports us to that mid-April day when tensions between North and South reached a boiling point. The composition skillfully portrays both the bravery and determination exhibited by these men who fought for what they believed in. Fort Sumter holds great significance as it marked one of the first major battles of the Civil War. Located off South Carolina's coast, it became a symbol of resistance for both sides involved in this devastating conflict. Currier and Ives' attention to detail brings this scene to life; every stroke adds depth to each soldier's face etched with determination or concern. This print serves as a poignant reminder not only of our nation's turbulent past but also honors those who sacrificed so much during this defining period in American history.
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