New photography by Pat Cagney captured with a digital camera.

General Robert E. Lee, Rear of Residence, Richmond, Virginia

Artist Mathew B. Brady (American, 1823-1896)

DateApril 16, 1865

MediumAlbumen print

DimensionsOverall, Image: 8 × 6 1/8 in. (20.3 × 15.6 cm)
Overall, Support: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)

ClassificationsPhotography

Credit LineGift of David L. Hack and Museum purchase, with funds from Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., by exchange

Object number98.32.174

Terms

U.S. Civil War
Robert E. Lee
Military affairs
Richmond, Virginia

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DescriptionThe David L. Hack Civil War Photography Collection. A sepia toned picture of a man in profile on his left side. He is seated in a decoratively carved chair and wearing a suit. He has white hair and is holding his hat by the brim in his right hand. Behind him there is a closed door. This is from _Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War_ (Hack Collection No. 2].