E. & H.T. Anthony

E. & H.T. Anthony was a prominent photographic firm active during a pivotal decade of American history, operating between 1856 and 1865. The firm specialized in documentary photography, capturing key military figures, social conditions, and important locations during the American Civil War era.

Their catalog of represented works demonstrates a strong focus on wartime portraiture and sensitive documentation. Notable subjects include military leaders such as General Ulysses S. Grant and Colonel Frederick D'Utassy. Critically, the firm also captured significant scenes related to the conflict and its societal context, including the photographs "Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia" and "Colored Pickets on Duty Near Dutch Gap". Other subjects, like The Brigade de Shoe Black, City Hall Park, highlight contemporary urban life.

Thirteen photographic prints by E. & H.T. Anthony are held in museum collections, confirming the firm’s historical importance. Their work is represented in major institutions, including the National Gallery of Art. Due to the age and historical nature of the materials, many E. & H.T. Anthony prints are now in the public domain, allowing for access to high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for academic and historical research.