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Battery No. 4, near Yorktown. May, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
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Battery No. 4, near Yorktown. May, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951119 Battery No. 4, near Yorktown. May, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by Wood and Gibson (fl.1862); 17.8x22.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I); eAddison Gallery of American Art; museum purchase, Collection Care and Enhancement Fund; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22545080
© Addison Gallery of American Art museum purchase, Collection Care and Enhancement Fund / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Artillery Battery Battlement Defence Earthworks Fortification Fortified Military History Monochrome B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph takes us back to May 1862, during the American Civil War. The image showcases Battery No. 4, a fortified artillery position near Yorktown, USA. With its monochrome tones and historical significance, this albumen print mounted on wove paper transports us to a time of intense military conflict. The photo captures the essence of war with precision and detail. We see troops standing alongside their cannons, ready for battle in defense of their country. The soldiers' determined expressions reveal the gravity of the situation they faced. The earthworks surrounding Battery No. 4 are visible in the background, highlighting the strategic importance of fortifications during this period in history. These defensive structures were crucial for protecting troops from enemy attacks and played a significant role in shaping the outcome of battles. Wood and Gibson (fl. 1862), renowned photographers at that time, skillfully captured this momentous scene as part of Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War series - Volume I. Now housed at Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, this historic photograph serves as a reminder not only of our nation's past but also honors those who fought bravely during one of America's most challenging times. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported back to an era where courage clashed with adversity on these very grounds near Yorktown over 150 years ago.
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