Framed General McClellan at the Battle of Antietam, 1862 by Henry Alexander Ogden

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General McClellan at the Battle of Antietam, 1862 by Henry Alexander Ogden depicts Union General George B. McClellan on horseback, raising his hat in salute as cheering Union soldiers enthusiastically respond with lifted caps and animated gestures. The scene captures a moment of admiration and high morale, with McClellan portrayed as a confident, charismatic leader riding among his men. While smoke from the distant battlefield hints at the fierce combat of Antietam—the bloodiest single day in American history—the focus here is on the bond between commander and army. Ogden’s painting emphasizes McClellan’s popularity and the loyalty of his troops, even as history would later judge his cautious leadership more critically.