A Dead Rebel Soldier, Barefooted, Killed By A Shell, Which Tore His Side Out. The Entrails Are Portruding From His Side (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

'A Dead Rebel Soldier, Barefooted, Killed By A Shell' (US Civil War) This artwork is a graphic depiction of a deceased Confederate soldier from the U.S. Civil War. The image, titled as such, portrays the soldier barefoot and torn apart by a shell explosion, with his entrails visible. Created during or shortly after the war, it serves as a powerful visual representation of the gruesome realities of warfare during that period. Despite its graphic nature, the work provides a historical record of the human cost of the U.S. Civil War. The identity of the artist and the exact date of creation remain unknown, contributing to its enigmatic status.