[Unloading Supplies at Port Royal, Virginia] 1861 - 1865

Andrew Joseph Russell's "Unloading Supplies at Port Royal, Virginia" is a poignant photographic documentation of the American Civil War. Taken between 1861 and 1865, the image showcases the vital role of river transport in the conflict. It depicts a scene of activity at Port Royal, Virginia, with several steamboats docked and unloading supplies, highlighting the logistical complexities of wartime. Russell, a skilled photographer, captured the gritty realism of the scene, emphasizing the importance of water transport for the Union Army's operations during the Civil War. The photograph is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.