Burnside Bridge, Across Antietam Creek, Maryland 1862

"Burnside Bridge, Across Antietam Creek, Maryland" is a photograph taken in 1862 by Alexander Gardner, a renowned photographer of the American Civil War. The image depicts a stone bridge spanning Antietam Creek, a scene of relative peace amidst the ongoing conflict. Gardner's work was known for its stark realism, and this photograph, part of his collection documenting the war, offers a glimpse into the landscape that witnessed some of the most brutal battles of the conflict. The photograph, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a poignant reminder of the war's impact on the American landscape.