Washington. D.C., Vicinity. Maj. Gen. Alexander M. Mccook on Horseback, Brightwood (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

'Washington. D.C., Vicinity. Maj. Gen. Alexander M. McCook on Horseback, Brightwood (U.S. Civil War)': This artwork depicts Major General Alexander McDowell McCook, a prominent Union Army officer during the American Civil War, mounted on horseback in the vicinity of Washington D.C., specifically at Brightwood. The scene is likely set towards the end of the war, as McCook served primarily in the Western Theater and did not participate significantly in Eastern campaigns around Washington D.C. The painting provides a snapshot of a key figure during one of the most tumultuous periods in U.S. history, offering historical insight into the military leadership and equestrian culture of the 19th century.