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McLeans House, where Grant and Lee signed the Capitulation
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McLeans House, where Grant and Lee signed the Capitulation
3951237 McLeans House, where Grant and Lee signed the Capitulation. April 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.8x22.9 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
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This photograph captures the historic McLeans House, where an important moment in American history took place. In April 1865, General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate Army and General Ulysses S. Grant of the Union Army met at this very location to sign the Capitulation agreement that marked the end of the American Civil War. The image, taken by Timothy O'Sullivan, showcases not only his exceptional skill as a photographer but also his ability to convey a sense of solemnity and significance through his lens. The composition is striking, with McLeans House standing tall amidst a backdrop of war-torn surroundings. As we gaze upon this albumen print mounted on wove paper, we are transported back in time to witness this pivotal moment firsthand. The weight of history hangs heavy in the air as we imagine Grant and Lee sitting across from each other at that table inside those walls. Now housed within the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, this photograph serves as a powerful reminder of our nation's past struggles and triumphs. It stands as a testament to both the destructive force of war and humanity's capacity for reconciliation. In its monochromatic beauty, this image invites us to reflect on how far we have come since those tumultuous days while reminding us never to forget our shared history.
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