Types of artillery used in the American Civil War | Britannica

Alexander Gardner (1821–1882) was a Scottish-born American photographer best known for his powerful images of the American Civil War. After emigrating to the United States, he worked with Mathew Brady before establishing his own studio in Washington, D.C. Gardner photographed major battlefields such as Antietam and Gettysburg, producing iconic images like “Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter.” He also photographed President Abraham Lincoln, including at Lincoln’s second inauguration, and documented the