Egbert Guy Fowx

Egbert Guy Fowx was a documentary photographer whose professional output centers on the American Civil War, active between 1860 and 1865. Although specific biographical dates are not documented, his body of work provides key photographic evidence of Union Army movements, logistics, and daily life during the conflict.

Fowx focused on chronicling the infrastructure of war and the routine of soldiers in the field. Notable examples of his historical documentation include the images Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, and Union Army Re-laying Tracks Torn Up by Confederates in Civil War. He also captured scenes of military training and camp environments, evidenced by photographs such as Life in Camp, 6th Corp Headquarters and the study [Bayonet Drill].

Nine of Fowx’s known photographs are represented in major public collections, establishing him as a crucial historical visual resource. His prints are held in the permanent collections of prestigious institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art. Today, Egbert Guy Fowx prints are considered museum-quality historical records. Much of his work is in the public domain, allowing for the widespread accessibility of high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for research and study.