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Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
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Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951089 Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by Pywell, William Redish (1843-87); 17.3x25.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I); © Addison Gallery of American Art; museum purchase, Collection Care and Enhancement Fund
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© Addison Gallery of American Art museum purchase, Collection Care and Enhancement Fund / Bridgeman Images
1860s American Civil War Corner Military History Monochrome Union Virginia B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1862" takes us back in time to the heart of the American Civil War. The image captures a significant moment in history, frozen forever on an albumen print mounted on wove paper. The Marshall House stands tall and proud amidst the chaos of war. Its elegant architecture is juxtaposed against the somber backdrop of destruction that surrounds it. This building witnessed countless stories unfold within its walls during this tumultuous period. In the foreground, a Union soldier stands stoically, his presence a reminder of the military might that occupied this once peaceful town. His uniform tells tales of bravery and sacrifice as he guards this strategic corner street with unwavering determination. The monochrome tones add depth and intensity to the scene, emphasizing both the resilience of these soldiers and the weightiness of their mission. Every crack in the pavement seems to echo with history; every shadow holds secrets untold. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from William Redish Pywell's photographic collection - part of Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of The War - we are transported back to a defining era for our nation. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amid destruction and turmoil, there is beauty in capturing moments that shape our collective memory. This powerful image now resides at Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts – an invaluable addition made possible through careful preservation efforts supported by their Collection Care and Enhancement Fund.
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