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Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, GA, No. 1, 1864. Creator: George N. Barnard
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Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, GA, No. 1, 1864. Creator: George N. Barnard
Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, GA, No. 1, 1864. Albumen print, plate 39 from the album " Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign" (1866)
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Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, GA, No. 1,1864 - A Glimpse into the Confederate Defenses
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. This albumen print by George N. Barnard transports us back to the heart of the American Civil War in 1864. Titled "Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, GA, No. 1" this photograph offers a rare glimpse into the fortifications and defenses erected by the Confederate Army during one of its most critical campaigns. Barnard's lens captures a landscape scarred by war as we witness an intricate network of sandbag barricades and formidable forts stretching across Atlanta, Georgia. The black and white composition enhances the starkness and gravity of this historical moment. The image not only showcases Barnard's artistic prowess but also serves as a testament to his bravery as he ventured onto battlefields to document these scenes firsthand. His photographic views were later compiled into an album titled "Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign" (1866), which became a significant visual record of General William Tecumseh Sherman's military operations. As we study this photograph today at the Art Institute Chicago or any other art center fortunate enough to house it, we are reminded that history is not merely confined within textbooks; it lives on through powerful images like these. This piece invites us to reflect upon the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during one of America's darkest chapters—the Civil War—and prompts contemplation about our nation's resilience and progress
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