King Cotton , Yorktown, Va. (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

King Cotton, Yorktown, Va. (U.S. Civil War) "King Cotton" refers to a metaphor used during the U.S. Antebellum period, emphasizing the economic power of cotton in the South and its impact on the nation's relationship with Britain. This painting by Winslow Homer depicts a cotton bale being lowered onto a ship in Yorktown, Virginia, during the American Civil War. The scene symbolizes the significance of cotton as a major commodity and the economic strain caused by the Southern states secession from the Union. The artwork is not only a representation of the war's impact on the economy but also a commentary on the emotional turmoil caused by the conflict.