Herman Rice 1865

This 1865 photograph, taken by Reed Brockway Bontecou, depicts Herman Rice. The image, framed in an oval, features Rice looking directly at the camera, with a solemn expression. The detail of his missing arm, visible in the right side of the image, suggests a portrait documenting the physical impact of the American Civil War. This photograph, now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of individuals affected by the conflict.