Alexander Gardner
What Do I Want, John Henry?
1862
With its enigmatic title, Gardner's image exemplifies how Civil War photography began incorporating narrative elements that went beyond simple documentary purposes.
- Medium
- Albumen print, pl. 27 from the album "Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)
Spotted works by Alexander Gardner
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