Antietam, Maryland. Septermber 1862.During the Civil War, photographers utilized the medium of photography to capture the hardships and casualties of battle. The above photo, taken at the battle of Antietam, is very shocking. It depicts a seemingly infinite line of the bodies of dead soldiers. I chose this particular Civil War photograph because I loved the composition- how the endless amount of bodies curves in from the left of the frame and then stops in the center. Despite the depressing subject matter, I think the composition is lovely.
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