King Cotton , Yorktown, Va. (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

King Cotton, Yorktown, Va. (U.S. Civil War)': This artwork depicts a historical scene during the U.S. Civil War, specifically focusing on the role of cotton as a major factor in the conflict. The painting 'King Cotton' by Robert Duncanson portrays Confederate soldiers and local civilians at Yorktown, Virginia, where the Union Navy blockaded Southern ports to prevent the exportation of cotton, thus crippling the South's economy and influencing the course of the Civil War. This artwork serves as a visual representation of the economic and political tensions that led to the conflict and its devastating impact on both sides.