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Mechanicsville, Virginia, April 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
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Mechanicsville, Virginia, April 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951233 Mechanicsville, Virginia, April 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by Reekie, John (1829-85); 17.5x22.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II); eAddison Gallery of American Art; museum purchase, Collection Care and Enhancement Fund; American, out of copyright
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© Addison Gallery of American Art museum purchase, Collection Care and Enhancement Fund / Bridgeman Images
1860s American Civil War Military History Monochrome Union B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This albumen print takes us back to Mechanicsville, Virginia in April 1865. The image, captured by the talented photographer John Reekie, transports us to a significant moment in American history - the American Civil War. Measuring at 17.5x22.5 cm and mounted on wove paper, this photograph is part of Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II. It now resides within the esteemed Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. In this monochromatic photograph, we see a Union soldier standing proudly amidst the ruins of war-torn buildings. His presence symbolizes resilience and determination during one of America's darkest periods. The architectural remnants surrounding him serve as haunting reminders of the destruction caused by warfare. Each crumbling brick tells a story of lives forever changed by conflict. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, it is impossible not to reflect on the immense sacrifices made by those who fought for their beliefs during this tumultuous time in our nation's past. This powerful image serves as a testament to both the horrors and heroism witnessed during the American Civil War - an enduring reminder that even amidst devastation, hope can still be found.
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