The Battle of Antietam

Why it's great

Union and Confederate soldiers clash at Antietam on September 17, 1862, the bloodiest single day in American history. Thure de Thulstrup made this scene for a famous set of Civil War prints in 1887.

🏛️ Part of history

The American Civil War (1861–1865) — Union and Confederate soldiers clash at Antietam on September 17, 1862, the bloodiest single day in American history.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

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About the artist

Thure de Thulstrup

1848–1930 · born in Stockholm · died in New York City

Thure de Thulstrup was a Swedish-born American illustrator born in Stockholm in 1848. He served in the French army, moved to the United States and became famous for his illustrations of battles of the Civil War. He died in New York City in 1930.