1840 1882 Collection

Sand Dunes, Carson Desert, Nevada, 1867. Creator: Timothy H. O Sullivan (American, 1840-1882)
Sand Dunes, Carson Desert, Nevada, 1867. Timothy H. OSullivans Civil War experiences prepared him for the hardship of serving from 1867 to 1869 as photographer for the Geological Exploration of

Iceberg Canyon, Colorado River Looking Above, c. 1871. Creator: Timothy H. O Sullivan (American)
Iceberg Canyon, Colorado River Looking Above, c. 1871. Timothy H. OSullivan served on the first and last seasons (1871-73) of the geographical expedition, led by Lieutenant George Montague Wheeler

Iceberg Canyon Colorado River Looking 1871 Timothy H
Iceberg Canyon, Colorado River Looking Above, c. 1871. Timothy H. O Sullivan (American, 1840-1882). Albumen print from wet collodion negative; image: 20.2 x 27.3 cm (7 15/16 x 10 3/4 in.); mounted

Sand Dunes Carson Desert Nevada 1867 Timothy H
Sand Dunes, Carson Desert, Nevada, 1867. Timothy H. O Sullivan (American, 1840-1882). Albumen print from wet collodion negative; image: 19.7 x 27 cm (7 3/4 x 10 5/8 in.); mounted

King Survey series geographical survey 40th parallel
King Survey (series from a geographical survey of the 40th parallel): East Humboldt Mountains, Utah, 1868. Timothy H. O Sullivan (American, 1840-1882)

Confederate Prisoners Belle Plain 12 1863 Albumen silver print
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Cobb Hill Lookout Distance 1864 Albumen silver print
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Confederate Prisoners Belle Plain 1863 Albumen silver print
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Belle Plain Virginia Lower Wharf 1864 Albumen silver print
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Swamp Broadway Landing Appomattox River 1864
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Quartermaster Ambulance Camp 6th Corps Brandy Station
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Front Petersburg Lines 1864 Albumen silver print
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Bull Run Pontoon Bridge Blackburn Ford 1862 Albumen silver print
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Aqueduct Petersburg 1864 Albumen silver print
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Bull Run Blackburn Ford ca 1862 Albumen silver print
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Belle Plain Virginia Potomac River Upper Wharf
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Warren Station Petersburg graves 1864 Albumen silver print
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Crow Nest Battery Lookout 1864 Albumen silver print
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Gabions Engineers Camp Petersburg 1864 Albumen silver print
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Outer Confederate Line Petersburg Captured 18th Corps
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Quartermaster cargoes transports Pamunkey River
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Crack Team 1st Division 6th Corps Hazel River
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Bull Run Bridge Union Mills ca 1862 Albumen silver print
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Signal Tower Cobb Hill Appomattox River 1864
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Mine Petersburg 1864 Albumen silver print glass negative
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Belle Plain Virginia 1864 Albumen silver print
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Interior Fort Steadman front Petersburg 1864
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Bull Run Bridge Union Mills destroyed seven times
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Confederate Earthworks Belle Plain Virginia 1863
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Appomattox River 1864 Albumen silver print glass negative
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Crater Petersburg 1864 Albumen silver print glass negative
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"Exploring the American Frontier: Capturing Nature's Beauty and Historical Moments (1840-1882)" Step back in time to witness the breathtaking landscapes and significant historical events through the lens of Timothy H. O Sullivan, an influential American photographer from 1840 to 1882. His remarkable works encapsulate the essence of a rapidly changing nation. In 1867, O Sullivan ventured into Nevada's Carson Desert, where he immortalized the mesmerizing Sand Dunes. The undulating patterns formed by wind-blown sand create a surreal landscape that seems straight out of a dream. Continuing his exploration along the Colorado River, O Sullivan captured Iceberg Canyon in all its grandeur around 1871. Looking above this majestic natural wonder, one can't help but marvel at nature's ability to carve such awe-inspiring formations over millions of years. Delving into history, O Sullivan documented Inscription Rock on New Mexico's south side—an invaluable Historic Spanish Record of Conquest etched onto its surface. This poignant image serves as a reminder of our complex past and highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage. O Sullivan also turned his lens towards human stories during these turbulent times. In Belle Plain, Virginia in December 1863, he photographed Confederate Prisoners amidst their captivity—a stark portrayal capturing both vulnerability and resilience. Moving away from war-torn scenes, O Sullivan transports us to Cobb Hill Lookout in 1864—offering us an expansive view that stretches far beyond our imagination, and is here that we realize how vast America truly is and how much there still remains for us to discover. Returning briefly to Belle Plain in Virginia during another momentous year—1864—he captures Lower Wharf with precision using albumen silver print techniques. Through this medium, he preserves not only moments frozen in time but also emotions deeply embedded within them. The Appomattox River reveals yet another facet of America's history.