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National Gallery of Art Acquires Important Collection of American Civil War Photographs

March 29, 2026 by admin

Four men in 19th century military uniforms stand in a wooded camp. Three are standing next to the tree while one is sitting in front, near the tent. Fallen leaves cover the ground.

Matthew W. Brady, General WS Hancock and Staff, June 1864 | National Gallery of Art, Financial Gift from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2025.44.8 The National Gallery of Art has announced a major expansion of its collection, including an important group of early American photographs from the Civil War. Among the National Gallery of Art’s collection … Read more