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CIVIL WAR: DEAD SOLDIER. A sharpshooters last sleep
CIVIL WAR: DEAD SOLDIER.
A sharpshooters last sleep. Dead Confederate soldier after the Battle of Gettysburg. Photograph by Alexander Gardner, 1863
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1863 Alexander Battle Battlefield Confederate Corpse Dead Gardner Gettysburg Last Northeast Pennsylvania Rifle Sharpshooter Sleep Unidentified
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CIVIL WAR - DEAD SOLDIER. A sharpshooter's last sleep
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. In this haunting photograph captured by Alexander Gardner in 1863, we are confronted with the grim reality of war. The image depicts a dead Confederate soldier lying motionless on the battlefield after the Battle of Gettysburg. Sepia tones add to the somber atmosphere, emphasizing the gravity and solemnity of this scene. The fallen soldier is identified as a sharpshooter, his rifle still clutched tightly in his lifeless hands. His body rests peacefully amidst the chaos that surrounds him, offering a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict. Gardner's composition draws our attention to both the individual tragedy and collective devastation caused by war. The unidentified soldier becomes a symbol for all those who lost their lives during this tumultuous period in American history. This photograph serves as an important historical document, capturing not only one man's fate but also reflecting upon larger themes such as sacrifice, bravery, and loss. It stands as a testament to the horrors endured by soldiers on both sides of this brutal conflict. As viewers today, we are reminded to honor and remember those who have made ultimate sacrifices throughout history while striving for peace and understanding in our own time.
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