Political Cartoon of the American Civil War

Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of six panels depicting scenes with allegorical figures. The sketches are divided into six distinct panels, each illustrating a different allegorical scene. Each panel features figures with exaggerated gestures and attire reminiscent of Classical Greek or Roman mythology. Elements include figures wearing various headdresses and holding shields, horns, or other classical attributes. The setting is simplistic to focus on the figures' actions and interactions. Handwritten annotations accompany each panel, explaining or naming the depicted event or concept.