[Winter Quarters of Army of the Potomac, Near Brandy Station, Virginia] 1864

This 1864 photograph by Timothy O'Sullivan depicts the winter encampment of the Army of the Potomac near Brandy Station, Virginia. The image captures the vast scale of the encampment, with rows of tents and wagons stretching into the distance. O'Sullivan was a renowned photographer who documented the American Civil War, his work often capturing the stark realities of war. This photograph is a powerful example of his ability to convey the magnitude of the conflict through a single image.