Battlefields, Cold Harbor (Battle) 2003

Sally Mann's "Battlefields, Cold Harbor (Battle)" (2003) is a haunting black and white photograph depicting a forested landscape. Mann, a renowned photographer known for her exploration of memory and history, uses the medium of tintype to evoke a sense of timelessness and the lingering effects of the Civil War. The image, taken at Cold Harbor, the site of a particularly brutal battle, captures the aftermath of conflict, with the earth scarred and the trees standing as silent witnesses. The soft focus and subtle scratches on the tintype surface contribute to the ethereal quality of the piece, drawing viewers into the historical weight of the location.