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Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell
3951221 Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell. May 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
Media ID 23259980
© Addison Gallery of American Art museum purchase, Collection Care and Enhancement Fund / Bridgeman Images
1860s American Civil War Basic Fort Fortification Fortified Military History Monochrome Shack Union B W Photo Black And White Photograph Living Quarters Rudimentary
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This photograph, titled "Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell" transports us back to the turbulent times of the American Civil War. Taken in May 1865 by Timothy O'Sullivan, this albumen print offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by Union soldiers stationed at this infamous fortification. Measuring 17.8x22.9 cm, the image showcases a row of rudimentary sod huts that served as living quarters for these brave men. The stark monochrome tones emphasize their basic and humble nature, highlighting the challenging conditions they endured during wartime. Fort Sedgwick earned its notorious nickname due to its strategic location near Petersburg, Virginia. As we gaze upon this historic scene captured over a century ago, we can almost feel the weight of history bearing down on these simple structures. O'Sullivan's photographic documentation was part of Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War series, which aimed to provide an intimate portrayal of military life during this tumultuous period in American history. Now housed within the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA; this print stands as a testament to both O'Sullivan's skillful eye and the resilience displayed by those who fought for their beliefs during one of America's darkest chapters – forever etched in time through photography.
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