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Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902 Scene on the Rapidan [River]. [1861-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0293 Author/Creator: Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 33.7 cm, Width: 22.2 cm Order a Copy

Title taken from text adhered to mount. View of two men standing along side the river. Photograph taken from woods so that both the men and the river is viewed through the trees. Pencil notation on inside of mat T1984.301.

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