Alexander Gardner Collection

Provost Marshals Office, Aquia Creek, February 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Provost Marshals Office, Aquia Creek, February 1863. Albumen print, pl. 46 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

President Abraham Lincoln, 1862

Portrait of an unidentified man, about 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Portrait of an unidentified man, about 1862

Portrait of an unknown officer, about 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Portrait of an unknown officer, about 1862

A deceased sharpshooter during the Battle of Gettysburg
UIG2624277 A deceased sharpshooter during the Battle of Gettysburg; (add.info.: Photomechanical print of a deceased sharpshooter during the Battle of Gettysburg)

Photographer Alexander Gardner with Photography Supply Wagon
(Original Caption) Alexander Gardner, famous early photographer who worked with Matthew Brady during the Civil War and who then went on his own in Kansas and Oklahoma

Alexander Gardners Photographic Gallery, 7th & D Street, NW, Washington, D.C. ca. 1863

Quaker Guns, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N
Quaker Guns, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, dummy guns made of wood - deception tactic]. Albumen print, pl

Manassas Junction, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N. Barnard, James F
Manassas Junction, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, soldiers near railway track with goods wagons]. Albumen print, pl

Fortifications at Manassas, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N
Fortifications at Manassas, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, soldiers with barrels filled with earth]. Albumen print, pl

Stone Church, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N
Stone Church, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, Union army soldiers after fighting at Bull Run, with broken windows of the Stone Church visible behind]

Mortar Dictator, in Front of Petersburg, October 1864. Creator: David Knox
Mortar Dictator, in Front of Petersburg, October 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: Union army soldiers with 13 inch mortar " Dictator" ]. Albumen print, pl

A Fancy Group, in Front of Petersburg, August 1864. Creator: David Knox
A Fancy Group, in Front of Petersburg, August 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: cock fight. Two African American men hold fighting cocks, surrounded by seated white soldiers and civilians

Field Telegraph, Battery Wagon, September 1864. Creator: David Knox
Field Telegraph, Battery Wagon, September 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: covered wagon with US Military Telegraph Headquarters written on the side

Army Forge Scene, in Front of Petersburg, August 1864. Creator: David Knox
Army Forge Scene, in Front of Petersburg, August 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: horse being shoed at a blacksmiths shop

Mathews House, Battle-field of Bull Run, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson
Mathews House, Battle-field of Bull Run, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War]. Albumen print, pl. 8 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Ruins at Manassas Junction, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N
Ruins at Manassas Junction, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, men looking at damaged railway tracks]. Albumen print, pl

Antietam Bridge, Maryland, September 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N
Antietam Bridge, Maryland, September 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War]. Albumen print, pl. 19 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Ruins of Stone Bridge, Bull Run, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N
Ruins of Stone Bridge, Bull Run, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War]. Albumen print, pl. 7 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Military Bridge, Across the Chickahominy, Virginia, June 1862. Creator: D. B. Woodbury
Military Bridge, Across the Chickahominy, Virginia, June 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War: soldiers and covered wagon on timber bridge over the River Chickahominy]. Albumen print, pl

Fortifications on Heights of Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, soldiers and dog by wicker fence with earthworks behind]. Albumen print, pl

Moore House, Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. Creator: Wood & Gibson
Moore House, Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War: soldiers outside a wooden house]. Albumen print, pl

Ruins of Gains Mill, Virginia, April 1865. Creator: John Reekie
Ruins of Gains Mill, Virginia, April 1865. [Scene from the American Civil War: mill owned by Dr. William F. Gaines, site of the Battle of Gaines Mill]. Albumen print, pl

Mechanicsville, Virginia, April 1865. Creator: John Reekie
Mechanicsville, Virginia, April 1865. [Scene from the American Civil War: log cabins at Mechanicsville, the site of numerous battles]. Albumen print, pl

Medical Supply Boat, Appomattox Landing, Virginia, January 1865. Creator: John Reekie
Medical Supply Boat, Appomattox Landing, Virginia, January 1865. [Scene from the American Civil War: Planter paddle steamer on the Appomattox River]. Albumen print, pl

The Shebang, or Quarters of U. S. Sanitary Commission, Brandy Station, November 1863
The Shebang, or Quarters of U.S. Sanitary Commission, Brandy Station, November 1863. [Scene from the American Civil War: Union army soldiers in Virginia]. Albumen print, pl

Dedication of Monument on Bull Run Battle-field, June 1865. Creator: William Morris Smith
Dedication of Monument on Bull Run Battle-field, June 1865

Ruins of Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, December 1864. Creator: James Gardner
Ruins of Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, December 1864

Extreme Line of Confederate Works, Cold Harbor, Virginia, April 1865. [Scene from the American Civil War: defences made of fallen trees and branches]. Albumen print, pl

Pontoon Bridge Across The James, June 1864. Creator: James Gardner
Pontoon Bridge Across The James, June 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: wooden bridge over the James River]. Albumen print, pl

Headquarters Christian Commission in the Field, September 1863. Creator: James Gardner
Headquarters Christian Commission in the Field, September 1863. [Scene from the American Civil War: the USCC furnished supplies, medical services, and religious literature to Union troops]

Meeting of the Shenandoah and Potomac at Harpers Ferry, July 1865. [Scene from the American Civil War: army camp at the junction of two rivers in West Virginia]. Albumen print, pl

Battery A, Fourth U. S. Artillery, Robertsons Brigade, February 1864
Battery A, Fourth U.S. Artillery, Robertsons Brigade, February 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: cannons, cavalry, and military camp. General Robertson commanded the brigade]

Dutch Gap Canal, James River, Virginia, March 1864. Creator: John Reekie
Dutch Gap Canal, James River, Virginia, March 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: Albumen print, pl

Inspection of Troops at Cumberland Landing, Pamunkey, Virginia, May 1862

Battery No. 1, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. Creator: Wood & Gibson
Battery No. 1, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War: cannons mounted on a swiveling stand]. Albumen print, pl

Old Capitol Prison, Washington, 1861 / 65. Creator: William R. Pywell
Old Capitol Prison, Washington, 1861/65. [Scene from the American Civil War: building which served as the temporary Capitol of the United States from 1815 to 1819, and was later used as a prison]

Field Hospital, Second Army Corps, Brandy Station, February 1864. Creator: James Gardner
Field Hospital, Second Army Corps, Brandy Station, February 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War]. Albumen print, pl

Battery No. 4, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. Creator: Wood & Gibson
Battery No. 4, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War: heavy artillery and earthwork defences]. Albumen print, pl

Aiken House, on Weldon Railroad, Virginia, February 1865. Creator: John Reekie
Aiken House, on Weldon Railroad, Virginia, February 1865. [Scene from the American Civil War: people outside a clapboard building]. Albumen print, pl

Residence Chief Quartermaster Third Army Corps, Brandy Station, December 1863. [Scene from the American Civil War: an African American man carries firewood as a white man reclines on the log pile]

Incidents of the War: Breaking Camp, May 1864. Creator: James Gardner
Incidents of the War: Breaking Camp, May 1864. [Scene from the American Civil War: African American man standing beside a fireplace and chimney]. Albumen print, pl

Dunker Church, Battle-Field of Antietam, Maryland, July 1863. Creator: James Gardner
Dunker Church, Battle-Field of Antietam, Maryland, July 1863. [Scene from the American Civil War: Old Dunkards Church, built in 1852, and central to the Battle of Antietam]. Albumen print, pl

View on Canal, Near Crenshaws Mill, Richmond, Virginia, April 1864. A work made of albumen print, pl. 92 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

Scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland, October 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland, October 1862. [Staff of Union General George McClellen: " The house of Mrs

Studying the Art of War, June 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Studying the Art of War, June 1863

Scouts and Guides to the Army of the Potomac, October 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Scouts and Guides to the Army of the Potomac, October 1862. Albumen print, pl. 28 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Ruins of Petersburg and Richard Railroad Bridge, April 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Ruins of Petersburg and Richard Railroad Bridge, April 1864. [Richmond, Virginia]. Albumen print, pl. 88 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

Ruins of Arsenal, Richmond, Virginia, April 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Ruins of Arsenal, Richmond, Virginia, April 1863. Albumen print, pl. 91 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, at Berlin, November 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, at Berlin, November 1862. Albumen print, pl. 25 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Quarles Mill, North Anna, Virginia, May 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Quarles Mill, North Anna, Virginia, May 1864. Albumen print, pl. 67 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

President Lincoln on Battle-Field of Antietam, October 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
President Lincoln on Battle-Field of Antietam, October 1862. Albumen print, pl. 23 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia, April 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia, April 1864

Jericho Mills, North Anna, Virginia, May 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Jericho Mills, North Anna, Virginia, May 1864. Albumen print, pl. 65 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg, July 1863. Albumen print, pl. 41 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Burnside Bridge, Across Antietam Creek, Maryland, September 1862. Albumen print, pl. 20 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Guard Mount, Head-Quarters Army of the Potomac, February 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Guard Mount, Head-Quarters Army of the Potomac, February 1864. Albumen print, pl. 55 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Army Repair Shop, February 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Army Repair Shop, February 1864. Albumen print, pl. 70 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Blandford Church, Petersburg, Virginia, April 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Blandford Church, Petersburg, Virginia, April 1865. Albumen print, pl. 85 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Appomattox Station, Virginia, April 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Appomattox Station, Virginia, April 1865. Albumen print, pl. 97 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Signal Tower on Elk Mountain, Maryland, September 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Signal Tower on Elk Mountain, Maryland, September 1862. Albumen print, pl. 22 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Interior of Breastworks on Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Interior of Breastworks on Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Albumen print, pl. 38 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1863. Albumen print, pl. 35 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Slaughter Pen, Foot of Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Slaughter Pen, Foot of Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg - bodies of soldiers at the foot of Little Round Top. Albumen print, pl

Head-Quarters Major General George G. Meade, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Head-Quarters Major General George G. Meade, July 1863. HQ of George G. Meade at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Union army general Meade defeated Confederate general Robert E

Fairfax Court-House, June 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Fairfax Court-House, June 1863. Union soldiers occupy the court house in Fairfax, Virginia. Albumen print, pl

The Halt, May 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
The Halt, May 1864. Albumen print, pl. 50 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Interior View of the Confederate Line, May 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Interior View of the Confederate Line, May 1865. Albumen print, pl. 86 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, May 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, May 1865. Albumen print, pl. 83 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Incidents of the War: Battery D, 5th U. S. Artillery in Action, 1863
Incidents of the War: Battery D, 5th U.S. Artillery in Action, 1863. Albumen print, pl. 31 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Culpeper, Virginia, November 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Culpeper, Virginia, November 1863. Military camp. Albumen print, pl. 48 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

McLeans House, Appomattox Court-House, Virginia, April 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
McLeans House, Appomattox Court-House, Virginia, April 1865. General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant in Wilmer McLeans house. Albumen print, pl

View on the Appomattox River, May 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
View on the Appomattox River, May 1865. Albumen print, pl. 82 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

View of the Petersburg Gas Works, May 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
View of the Petersburg Gas Works, May 1865. Damage to building from Union army - vehicle marked Photographic Wagon Engineer Department on right. Albumen print, pl

Poplar Grove Church, 1860 / 64. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Poplar Grove Church, 1860/64. Albumen print, pl. 74 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Head-Quarters, New York Herald, Army of the Potomac, September 1863. Albumen print, pl. 56 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 1863. Ruined bridge over the Rappahannock. Albumen print, pl. 30 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

U. S. Military Telegraph Construction Corps, April 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
U.S. Military Telegraph Construction Corps, April 1864. Albumen print, pl. 62 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Johnson Mill, Petersburg, Virginia, May 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Johnson Mill, Petersburg, Virginia, May 1865. Soldiers on the riverbank opposite Johnsons Wheat Mill on the Appomattox River. Albumen print, pl

Gateway of Cemetery, Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Gateway of Cemetery, Gettysburg, July 1863. Albumen print, pl. 39 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Camp Architecture, Brandy Station, Virginia, January 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Camp Architecture, Brandy Station, Virginia, January 1864. Albumen print, pl. 57 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Castle Murray, Near Auburn, Virginia, November 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Castle Murray, Near Auburn, Virginia, November 1863. Union army occupying the home of Dr. James H. Murray and his brother Edward Murray during the American Civil War. Albumen print, pl

Head-Quarters Army of the Potomac, February 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Head-Quarters Army of the Potomac, February 1864. Albumen print, pl. 60 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Chesterfield Bridge, North Anna, Virginia, May 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Chesterfield Bridge, North Anna, Virginia, May 1864. Albumen print, pl. 66 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

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Alexander Gardner was a renowned photographer during the American Civil War, capturing powerful images that depicted the harsh realities of battle and life on the frontlines. His photographs provide a glimpse into history, showcasing both Confederate and Union soldiers in various settings. Lieutenant Washington, a Confederate Prisoner, and Capt. Custis (for Custer) U. S. A are just two Gardner's subjects. These portraits reveal the stark contrast between captor and captive, highlighting the human toll of war. Gardner's Photographic Gallery at 7th & D Street in Washington, D. C. , served as a hub for his work. It was here that he displayed his captivating images to an eager audience seeking to understand the magnitude of conflict. Quaker Guns in Centreville, Virginia, captured by Barnard & Gibson in March 1862, showcases deceptive tactics employed by Confederate forces to mislead their opponents. These wooden cannons were strategically placed to give the illusion of formidable artillery positions. Manassas Junction also became a subject for Barnard & Gibson's lens during this time period. Their photographs depict scenes of destruction and ruin caused by previous battles fought there. The remnants serve as haunting reminders of lives lost and communities shattered. Fortifications at Manassas further demonstrate the immense efforts made by both sides to fortify their positions during wartime. These structures stand as testaments to ingenuity amidst chaos. The Stone Church in Centreville stands untouched amidst its war-torn surroundings—a symbol of resilience amid devastation—captured beautifully through Barnard & Gibson's lens. Moving forward chronologically, David Knox takes over as creator with Mortar Dictator before Petersburg in October 1864—an image that captures one aspect of technological advancements used during warfare at this stage. In August 1864, Knox presents A Fancy Group—a photograph depicting soldiers posing together with pride despite their challenging circumstances—an embodiment of camaraderie amidst adversity.