The Battle of Hampton Roads

Why it's great

In March 1862 the ironclad warships Monitor and Virginia fought the first battle between armored ships, changing sea warfare forever. This color print was made in 1889.

🏛️ Part of history

The American Civil War (1861–1865) — In March 1862 the ironclad warships Monitor and Virginia fought the first battle between armored ships, changing sea warfare forever.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 7,265 × 5,021 px · 36.5 megapixels · prints up to about 24 × 17 inches at 300 dpi File page & license ↗

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

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.

About the artist

Kurz and Allison

Unknown or anonymous artist

Kurz and Allison was an American printing firm in Chicago that made colorful lithographs of famous battles and historical scenes in the 1880s and 1890s. Their prints brought the Civil War into many homes.