Who created "Belle Plain, Virginia"?

Belle Plain, Virginia was created by James Gardner|Timothy H. O'Sullivan|Mathew B. Brady in 1864.

What medium is "Belle Plain, Virginia"?

Belle Plain, Virginia is Albumen silver print from glass negative.

Is "Belle Plain, Virginia" in the public domain?

Yes, Belle Plain, Virginia is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Belle Plain, Virginia

James Gardner|Timothy H. O'Sullivan|Mathew B. Brady

1864

Medium

Albumen silver print from glass negative

Classification

Photographs

Department

Photographs

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933

Accession Number

33.65.25

Tags

American Civil WarDocksBoats

Art Historical Context

Captured in 1864 amid the American Civil War,Belle Plain, Virginia* is a poignant albumen silver print from glass negative, attributed to photographers James Gardner, Timothy H O'Sullivan, and Mathew. Brady's studio. image depicts the bustling docks at Belle Plain, a key Union supply base on theahannock River, with boats laden with troops, equipment, and provisions. O'Sullivan, a master of wartime documentation under Brady's famed studio, and Gardner brought the raw logistics of war to light, offering viewers a glimpse into the vital waterways that sustained the Northern effort. The photograp...

Belle Plain, Virginia

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