[Members of the New York Sanitary Commission] 1858 - 1862

This 1858-1862 photograph by Mathew B. Brady, titled "Members of the New York Sanitary Commission," captures a group portrait of prominent figures involved in the Union's humanitarian efforts during the Civil War. Brady, renowned for his Civil War photography, employed a formal group portrait style to document the Commission's members, who were instrumental in providing medical aid and supplies to soldiers. The photograph, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, stands as a testament to the era's social and political landscape, highlighting the importance of civilian support in wartime.