Alexander Gardner — Art Hub

Artist

Alexander Gardner

Alexander Gardner

1821–1882

132681

Works

61

Years lived

19th century

Style

Alexander’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Selected works

132681 pieces

Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg

Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

What Do I Want, John Henry?

What Do I Want, John Henry?

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

A Sharpshooter's Last Sleep, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

A Sharpshooter's Last Sleep, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Studying the Art of War

Studying the Art of War

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Burnside Bridge, Across Antietam Creek, Maryland

Burnside Bridge, Across Antietam Creek, Maryland

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Ruins of Arsenal, Richmond, Virginia

Ruins of Arsenal, Richmond, Virginia

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Quarles' Mill, North Anna, Virginia

Quarles' Mill, North Anna, Virginia

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland

Scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia

Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War, Volume I

Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War, Volume I

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Ruins of Petersburg and Richard Raidroad Bridge

Ruins of Petersburg and Richard Raidroad Bridge

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

President Lincoln on Battle-Field of Antietam

President Lincoln on Battle-Field of Antietam

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Jericho Mills, North Anna, Virginia

Jericho Mills, North Anna, Virginia

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, at Berlin

Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, at Berlin

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

View on Canal, Near Crenshaw's Mill, Richmond, Virginia

View on Canal, Near Crenshaw's Mill, Richmond, Virginia

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Scouts and Guides to the Army of the Potomac

Scouts and Guides to the Army of the Potomac

Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Field Where General Reynolds Fell, Gettysburg

Field Where General Reynolds Fell, Gettysburg

Timothy O'Sullivan American, born Ireland, 1840–1882

Dutch Gap Canal, James River, Virginia

Dutch Gap Canal, James River, Virginia

John Reekie (American, active 1861–1865) printed by Alexander Gardner (American, born Scotland, 1821–1882)

McLean's House, Appomattox Court-House, Virginia

McLean's House, Appomattox Court-House, Virginia

Timothy O'Sullivan (American, born Ireland, 1840–1882) printed by Alexander Gardner (American, born Scotland, 1821–1882)