View on the Battlefield of Antietam, September 1862 1862

"View on the Battlefield of Antietam, September 1862" is a photograph by Alexander Gardner, taken shortly after the Battle of Antietam, one of the bloodiest battles in American history. The photograph depicts the aftermath of the battle, showing the bodies of fallen soldiers scattered across the field. This stark image, taken on a small photographic plate, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and is considered a powerful example of photojournalism and war photography.