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.

Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

What Do I Want, John Henry?
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

A Sharpshooter's Last Sleep, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Studying the Art of War
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Burnside Bridge, Across Antietam Creek, Maryland
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Ruins of Arsenal, Richmond, Virginia
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Quarles' Mill, North Anna, Virginia
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War, Volume I
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Ruins of Petersburg and Richard Raidroad Bridge
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

President Lincoln on Battle-Field of Antietam
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Jericho Mills, North Anna, Virginia
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, at Berlin
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

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
Alexander Gardner American, born Scotland, 1821–1882

Field Where General Reynolds Fell, Gettysburg
Timothy O'Sullivan American, born Ireland, 1840–1882

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