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Burial Scene after the Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862 (b / w photo)
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Burial Scene after the Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862 (b / w photo)
STC354372 Burial Scene after the Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Fredericksburg fought in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia, from December 11-15 1862, saw heavy Union losses; American Civil War; ); The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 25457750
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bare Bury Coffin Coffins Corpse Corpses Crypts Grave Grave Stone Gravedigger Gravediggers Graves Gravestone Gravestones Headstones Sepulchre Sepulchres Tomb Stones Tombs Tombstones Semi Nude
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This print captures a haunting burial scene after the Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862. The image, taken by renowned photographer Mathew Brady and his studio, showcases the devastating aftermath of this significant battle during the American Civil War. In this somber composition from the Private Collection of The Stapleton Collection, gravediggers can be seen laboring amidst a sea of corpses and coffins. The Battle of Fredericksburg was marked by heavy Union losses, making this photograph all the more poignant. It serves as a stark reminder of the human cost paid during this tumultuous period in American history. Tombstones and crypts dotting the landscape further emphasize the solemnity and finality that death brings. While nudity is also depicted in some parts of this image, it is not meant to sensationalize but rather adds to its raw authenticity. This powerful visual narrative captures not only physical devastation but also exposes vulnerability in its most stripped-down form. As we gaze upon this historical artifact captured through Brady's lens, we are transported back to a time when America was divided by war. This photograph stands as an enduring testament to those who lost their lives on both sides, reminding us never to forget their sacrifice for our nation's future.
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