The image depicts a chaotic battle scene with many men on horseback. The men are wearing dark clothing and some are holding swords. Horses are present, with some rearing up on their hind legs. The scene appears to show a cavalry charge. Some men are on the ground. The sky is cloudy with smoke visible. The image is in black and white. The title of the image is "The War for the Union, 1862 - A Cavalry Charge" and it is by Winslow Homer.
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- 1241 × 893 px
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