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| Keywords: John A. Mooney - Surprise Attack Near Harper's Ferry.jpg 1843 “1918 What at first glance appears to be a painting that portrays a number of men bathing in a river is actually a painting that depicts a moment of complete fear Unaware of the Federal troops in the distance these Confederate soldiers longing for a moment of solitude decide to bathe in the Potomac River Suddenly a barrage of cannon fire indicated by the smoke in the background erupts The men scramble out of the water to the nearest shoreline and frantically search for cover Some stop to grab their clothing while others are too scared <ref>http //themorris org/ourcollection/mooney-attack html Morris Museum of Art</ref> reflist 1868 Oil on canvas cm 137 5 244 5 Morris Museum of Art accession number 1989 01 120 http //themorris org/ourcollection/mooney-attack html Morris Museum of Art Augusta Georgia object history credit line Museum purchase 661951 PD-old-auto-1923 1929 John A Mooney painter Morris Museum of Art Paintings of the American Civil War Bathers in art Potomac River | ||||
