General George G. Meade, Cold Harbor, Virginia
Artist
Mathew B. Brady
(American, 1823-1896)
CultureAmerican
DateJune 12, 1864
MediumAlbumen print
DimensionsOverall, Image: 5 11/16 × 4 5/8 in. (14.4 × 11.7 cm)
Overall, Support: 3 1/16 × 10 5/8 in. (7.8 × 27 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 × 11 in. (35.6 × 27.9 cm)
Overall, Support: 3 1/16 × 10 5/8 in. (7.8 × 27 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 × 11 in. (35.6 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of David L. Hack and Museum purchase, with funds from Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., by exchange
Object number98.32.133
Collections
Not on view
DescriptionThe David L. Hack Civil War Photography Collection. A black and white photograph of Major General Meade. He is standing outside a tent wearing his uniform. He has a high hat, high boots, a double button breasted jacket, glasses, and a belt around his midsection. His left hand is barely touching the sword hanging at his side. His right arm is slightly bent and resting at his belt. To the left side of the picture is a wooden chair. This is from _Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War_ (Hack Collection No. 2]. 
