Ruins in Columbia, S.C., No. 2 1865

"Ruins in Columbia, S.C., No. 2" is a photograph taken by George N. Barnard in 1865, documenting the aftermath of the American Civil War. The image depicts the ruins of a building in Columbia, South Carolina, with crumbling brick walls, broken windows, and a pile of rubble in the foreground. This photograph, along with others in the series, provides a poignant record of the destruction caused by the war and stands as a testament to the resilience of the American people. The image is part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.