[Civil War View] 1860s

"Civil War View" is a photographic work by Thomas C. Roche, depicting a signal tower likely used during the American Civil War. The tower is a prominent feature in the image, its tall, spindly frame dominating the scene. Roche, a photographer active in the 1860s, was known for documenting the events of this pivotal period in American history. His work captured the realities of the war, from the vast battlefields to the everyday lives of soldiers. The photograph currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.