[View of Steamer Gunboat? on Appomattox River, Virginia] 1864

This black and white photograph, taken in 1864 by Timothy O'Sullivan, captures a view of the Appomattox River in Virginia. The image features a gunboat at a distance, traveling through the water, with a forested landscape in the background. O'Sullivan was a renowned photographer who documented the American Civil War, and his work often portrayed the stark realities of the conflict. This photograph, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the war's impact on the landscape and the significance of river transport during this period.