Colored print; combat scene between George Custer's military forces and Indian warriors. Custer is in center foreground on horseback, brandishing a sword at a plumed warrior who holds a tomahawk. Most Indians are armed with rifles. Heavy casualties are depicted on both sides. Foothills appear in the background.
This is one of the earliest images of the battle and the first lithograph of the event.. Historically inaccurate, it depicts a long haired Custer with his saber, which he did not have with him in the battle. He is not using not a pistol or rifle which he did carry into the battle. The image is full of grand gestures and depictions of glorious death on both sides and unfortuneately added to the Custer mystique and heroic image.
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