Ruins in Charleston, S.C.
George N. Barnard
American, 1819–1902

Details
Title
Ruins in Charleston, S.C.
Artist/Maker
George N. Barnard (American, 1819–1902)
Date
1865–1866, printed 1866
Medium
Albumen silver print
Dimensions
10 1/8 x 14 1/4 inches
Credit
Purchase
Accession #
1985.226.60
On View
Currently not on view
George Barnard—widely considered one of the most important documentarians of the Civil War—began working with photography only several decades after its invention. The limitations of this burgeoning technology influenced how, when, and where Barnard shot his images. At the time, it was essentially impossible to capture quick motion, so Barnard primarily documented the effects of the war on landscapes and architecture. His richly detailed images are filled with anecdotal details that help tell the story of the Civil War and Sherman’s massive campaign through the South.
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