The U.S. Civil War in Art

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Though the Civil War began in 1861, its roots go back decades and its effects are still felt today.

Causes of the war

Causes of the war

Experiences of the war

Experiences of the war

Commemorating the war

Commemorating the war

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Edmonia Lewis, <em>The Old Arrow Maker</em>

Edmonia Lewis, The Old Arrow Maker

Thomas Crawford, <em>George Washington Equestrian Monument</em>

Thomas Crawford, George Washington Equestrian Monument

Jasper Francis Cropsey, <em>Mount Jefferson, Pinkham Notch, White Mountains</em>

Jasper Francis Cropsey, Mount Jefferson, Pinkham Notch, White Mountains

Introduction to the U.S. Civil War in Art

Introduction to the U.S. Civil War in Art

“The Immediate Cause of the Civil War,” an introduction

“The Immediate Cause of the Civil War,” an introduction

Memory and commemoration of the U.S. Civil War, an introduction

Memory and commemoration of the U.S. Civil War, an introduction

Experiences of the U.S. Civil War, an introduction

Experiences of the U.S. Civil War, an introduction

Michelle Browder, <i>Mothers of Gynecology</i>

Michelle Browder, Mothers of Gynecology

Winslow Homer, <i>Army Teamsters</i>

Winslow Homer, Army Teamsters

Literacy and slavery: David Drake, <em>Double-handled jug</em>

Literacy and slavery: David Drake, Double-handled jug

Refugees, prisoners, and displacement

Refugees, prisoners, and displacement

Homes and families

Homes and families

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