Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War (cover)
Artist
Alexander Gardner
(American (born Scotland), 1821 - 1882)
Publisher
Philp and Solomons, Washington, D.C.
(American)
Date1866
MediumEmbossed and gilded cardboard
Dimensions13 1/8 × 18 in. (33.3 × 45.7 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineMuseum purchase and partial gift of Carol L. Kaufman and Stephen C. Lampl in memory of their parents Helen and Carl Lampl
Object number91.23
Terms
- U.S. Civil War
On View
Not on viewLabel TextAlexander Gardner American, 1821−1882 Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War (cover), 1866 Published by Philp & Solomons, Washington, D.C. Embossed and gilded cardboard After the Civil War ended, Alexander Gardner selected 100 of the best war photos produced by his studio and published them in this handsome album. Arranged chronologically, the book pioneered the art of photographic storytelling, tracing the war from early battles like Bull Run in 1861 to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House in 1865. Gardner often mentioned Abraham Lincoln in his captions, but included no studio portraits of the president or other leaders, only landscapes. Some of the camp and battlefield pictures found in this exhibition were originally distributed in this album. Museum purchase and partial gift of Carol L. Kaufman and Stephen C. Lampl, in memory of their parents, Helen and Carl Lampl 91.23
