Bull Run, Va. View of the Battlefield (U.S. Civil War) This artwork depicts a scenic view of the battlefield following the First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the First Battle of Manassas, which took place in Virginia on July 21, 1861. The event marked the first major land battle of the American Civil War between the Union Army and Confederate States Army. This specific piece serves as a historical document, providing a visual representation of the aftermath of this significant military engagement.