Battle Ground of Resacca, GA, No. 4 1866

"Battle Ground of Resacca, GA, No. 4," is a black and white photograph taken by George N. Barnard in 1866. The image shows a panoramic view of the battlefield at Resaca, Georgia, featuring trenches and other fortifications, providing a haunting glimpse of the aftermath of the Civil War. The photo is now part of the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. This photo is an example of the genre of war photography, which emerged during the Civil War, and captured the realities of the conflict.