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The Bridge at Chesterfield, North Anna, Virginia
photographed by: Timothy O’Sullivan, printed by: Alexander Gardner (1821-1882), albumen print, 1864
Photography played a role in several respects during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The portraits of southerners, northerners, generals and President Lincoln sold quickly and in large quantities. In 1866 Gardner made the Photographic Sketchbook of the Civil War, a remarkable chronicle in which he reported on the conflict. He also included this photograph taken by his assistant O’Sullivan.
- Artwork typephotograph
- Object numberRP-F-F00636
- Dimensionsheight 195 mm x width 249 mm
- Physical characteristicsalbuminedruk