Foux Collection

Dutch Gap Canal, 1865. Creators: Andrew Joseph Russell, Egbert Guy Fowx
Dutch Gap Canal, 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Life in Camp, 6th Corp Headquarters, ca. 1864. Creator: Egbert Guy Fowx
Life in Camp, 6th Corp Headquarters, ca. 1864

Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, 1861. Creator: Egbert Guy Fowx
Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, 1861

Group on Porch, 1860s. Creator: Egbert Guy Fowx
Group on Porch, 1860s

[Bayonet Drill], ca. 1863. Creator: Egbert Guy Fowx
[Bayonet Drill], ca. 1863

Part of Construction Corps Building New Military Truss Bridge Across Bull Run, April 1863

Dutch Gap Canal, 1865. Creator: Egbert Guy Fowx
Dutch Gap Canal, 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady, Andrew Joseph Russell

Dutch Gap Canal, James River, 1864. Creator: Egbert Guy Fowx
Dutch Gap Canal, James River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady, Andrew Joseph Russell

Pontoon Bridge, 1861-65. Creator: Egbert Guy Fowx
Pontoon Bridge, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady, Andrew Joseph Russell

[A Union Station on the James River Established for Extracting Gunpowder from Confederate Torpedoes], 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady, Andrew Joseph Russell

Butlers Lookout Tower, Opposite Dutch Gap, 1865. Creators: Andrew Joseph Russell
Butlers Lookout Tower, Opposite Dutch Gap, 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Customs / La Mere Folle
Carriage of LA MERE FOLLE, central figure of the Fete des Foux celebrated at Dijon and elsewhere

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"Foux: Capturing the Essence of Civil War America" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Foux, a collection of photographs that offer a glimpse into life during the American Civil War. These remarkable images, captured by talented photographers Andrew Joseph Russell and Egbert Guy Fowx, transport us to significant moments in history. One such moment takes us to the Dutch Gap Canal in 1865. Created by Russell and Fowx, this photograph showcases the impressive engineering feat that was undertaken to connect two sections of the James River. The canal stands as a testament to human ingenuity amidst conflict. In another image titled "Life in Camp, " we are transported to 6th Corp Headquarters around 1864. Through Fowx's lens, we witness soldiers going about their daily routines - cooking meals, mending uniforms, and finding solace amidst camaraderie, and is an intimate portrayal of resilience amid adversity. The Marshall House photograph from Alexandria, Virginia in 1861 offers a haunting reminder of war's impact on civilians. With his keen eye for detail, Fowx captures a scene where Union soldiers occupy civilian spaces while families navigate uncertain times. It serves as a poignant reminder of how war disrupts lives beyond just those on the battlefield. Moving forward through time with Fowx's work again brings us to an intriguing group portrait taken on a porch during the 1860s. This candid snapshot invites us into an era where social gatherings were cherished moments amidst turmoil – laughter frozen forever within its frame. A striking image titled "[Bayonet Drill]" transports us directly onto training grounds during ca. 1863 when soldiers honed their combat skills under strict discipline. Through Fowx's lens, we witness determination etched upon each soldier's face as they prepare for battle – capturing both strength and vulnerability simultaneously. Another noteworthy photograph presents part of Construction Corps building New Military Truss Bridge across Bull Run in April 1863.