Joe Umble's painting captures with great authenticity the ''Battle of Calcasieu Pass.'' The only Civil War battle fought in Southwest Louisiana took place on May 6, 1864 at the mouth of the Calcasieu River near Cameron, Louisiana. Because of its isolation, Cameron Parish (or Leesburg as it was known in those days) was neglected by the Confederacy and prized by the Union Navy as a supply source. The battle brought together two determined foes; Union gunboats bent on purchasing stolen livestock and a scrappy band of Confederates determined to expel the invaders.

Virginia artist Joe Umble has combined his love of history with his artistic talent to become one of the nation's most widely recognized Civil War artists. His original paintings and limited edition prints have been exhibited at many federal buildings, museums and corporations.