Henry Yon 1865

This photograph, "Henry Yon," by Reed Brockway Bontecou, captures the stark reality of war. The image shows a man, his back to the camera, his body scarred and wounded. The shallow depth of field focuses attention on his wounds, a testament to the brutality of the Civil War. This image, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and a powerful example of Civil War photography.