Timothy O'Sullivan, Alexander Gardner

The photographic documentation created by Timothy O'Sullivan and Alexander Gardner represents an intense, short-term artistic collaboration active between 1862 and 1863. Their resulting output, predominantly consisting of historical prints, is recognized for its detail and historical gravity.

Fifteen photographs attributed to O'Sullivan and Gardner are represented in institutional databases. These verifiable Timothy O'Sullivan, Alexander Gardner prints focus on military landscapes and geographic locations critical to the period. Notable documented works include Battery D, Fifth U.S. Artillery in action (Fredericksburg, VA), Poplar Grove Church, Castle Murray, near Auburn, Virginia, Culpeper, Virginia, and Evacuation of Aquia Creek.

The significance of their work is affirmed by its preservation in major institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art. Due to their age and historical status, many of these images have entered the public domain. This accessibility allows for the creation of high-quality prints and ensures their continued study as essential documents of mid-nineteenth century history.