Old Fort 1959 - 1974

"Old Fort" is a carte-de-visite photograph by James Wallace Black, a prominent photographer of the American Civil War. The image captures the ruins of a fort, possibly in the aftermath of the war, and shows two figures, one standing and another seated, in front of the arched gateway. The photograph's sepia tones and sharp detail contribute to a sense of historical documentation, highlighting the fort's grandeur and the effects of time and conflict. The image is currently part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection.