Missouri suffered greatly from brother against brother fighting during the Civil War. Images and objects in this exhibition chronicle the conflict, revealing the complexity of the period. Among the works on display are pieces by George Caleb Bingham and wood engravings from Harper’s Weekly and Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.
The exihibit is being shown at The State Historical Society of Missouri on Hitt Street at Lowry Mall • 573-882-7083. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday8AM-4:30PM Saturday 8AM-3:30PM. Admission is free. For more details, visit http://shs.umsystem.edu/art/exhibits/index.shtml#sweeny.
