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American Civil War: Army Blacksmith And Forge
American Civil War: Army Blacksmith And Forge, Antietam, Sept. 1862, Union Army Blacksmith At Work Surrounded By Horses And Other Men At General Mcclellans Headquarters In Antietam. Photo, Albumen Print, By Alexander Gardner, 1821 1882, Scottish Photographer Who Emigrated To The United States In 1856. From Gardner Photographic Art Gallery, Seventh Street, Washington
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Media ID 9731179
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1821 1856 1862 1882 Albumen Alexander American Civil War Antietam Army Blacksmith Emigrated Forge Gallery Gardner General Headquarters Horses Photo Photographer Photographic Scottish Sept Seventh Street Surrounded Union Vintage Photography Washington Work
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage photograph captures a significant moment during the American Civil War. Taken in September 1862 at General McClellan's headquarters in Antietam, it showcases an army blacksmith hard at work amidst a bustling scene of horses and men. The Union Army blacksmith, surrounded by his comrades, skillfully tends to the forge, creating essential tools and equipment for the soldiers. The photographer behind this remarkable image is Alexander Gardner, a Scottish immigrant who settled in the United States in 1856. Known for his expertise in capturing historical moments through his lens, Gardner's albumen print beautifully preserves this snapshot from the past. The photo exudes a Victorian charm with its retro styling and evokes a sense of nostalgia for 19th-century culture and arts. It transports us back to an era when craftsmanship played a crucial role in military operations. The attention to detail is evident as we observe every element within the frame - from the intense focus on the blacksmith's face to the majestic presence of horses nearby. As we admire this piece from Gardner Photographic Art Gallery on Seventh Street in Washington, we are reminded of how photography has allowed us to preserve history and gain insights into pivotal events like the American Civil War. This image serves as both documentation and artistry; it encapsulates not only an important chapter in our nation's history but also pays homage to those unsung heroes who contributed their skills behind-the-scenes during times of conflict.
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