Portrait of Brig. Gen. William W. Averell, U.S. Civil War Federal Army OfficerThis artwork depicts Brigadier General William W. Averell, a key figure in the United States' Federal Army during the American Civil War. Averell served as a Union cavalry officer and made significant contributions to the war effort, particularly in the Department of West Virginia and the Kanawha Division. The portrait provides a visual record of this historical military leader, offering insight into his appearance and status within the Union hierarchy during the tumultuous period of the Civil War.