A Harvest of Death, Gettysburg

Why it's great

Timothy O'Sullivan photographed the battlefield at Gettysburg in July 1863, showing the true cost of the war. It is one of the most powerful early war photographs.

🏛️ Part of history

The American Civil War (1861–1865) — Timothy O'Sullivan photographed the battlefield at Gettysburg in July 1863, showing the true cost of the war.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Timothy H. O'Sullivan

1840–1882 · born in Ireland · died in New Brighton

Timothy H. O'Sullivan was an American photographer born in Ireland or New York around 1840. He photographed the Civil War, including the dead at Gettysburg, and later made photographs of the American West. He died in New York in 1882.