Ruins on North Bank of Canal, Richmond 1865

"Ruins on North Bank of Canal, Richmond" is a photograph by Alexander Gardner taken in 1865, depicting the aftermath of the American Civil War in Richmond, Virginia. The image shows a cityscape devastated by fire and destruction, with the ruins of buildings and a canal in the foreground, reflecting the devastation caused by the conflict. Gardner was a prominent photographer during the Civil War and is known for his documentation of the war's impact, including the Battle of Gettysburg and the aftermath of the war. His photographs, often stark and unflinching, offer a poignant glimpse into the realities of war and its lasting effects on individuals and landscapes.