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Ruins at Richmond, Virginia, 1865 (b / w photo)
STC355141 Ruins at Richmond, Virginia, 1865 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: taken April, 1865; on April 2nd a quarter of the city was destroyed by a fire set by retreating Confederate soldiers; American Civil War; ); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23253012
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Confederacy Debris Devastation Steam Engine Union Wreckage
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The photograph titled "Ruins at Richmond, Virginia, 1865" captures a haunting scene of devastation in the aftermath of the American Civil War. Taken by renowned photographer Mathew Brady and his studio in April 1865, this powerful image showcases the remnants of a once-thriving city. The print is part of The Stapleton Collection and is currently held in a private collection. In this somber depiction, we witness the aftermath of a fire that ravaged Richmond on April 2nd, leaving behind nothing but wreckage and debris. It was reported that retreating Confederate soldiers had set fire to a quarter of the city as Union forces closed in during the final days of the war. The photo reveals an eerie stillness amidst chaos; broken structures stand as silent witnesses to the destruction wrought upon this historic Southern capital. Amidst the ruins, one can discern what appears to be remnants of a steam engine - perhaps symbolizing both progress lost and industry halted by war. This poignant image serves as a reminder not only of the physical toll exacted by conflict but also its lasting impact on communities torn apart. As viewers gaze upon this photograph from over 150 years ago, they are transported back to an era marked by division and devastation – capturing an important chapter in American history through Brady's lens.
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