Refugee Camp, Bullard Plantation

1864

McPherson & Oliver

Associated Names
McPherson & Oliver

Artist, American, active 1860s

This is a photograph of a large group of people gathered outdoors. The scene includes many individuals sitting and standing in an open area in front of several wooden buildings. Some are seated on the ground, while others stand nearby or sit on benches. The attire suggests an earlier period, with long dresses, headscarves, and structured clothing. The background is lined with trees with sparse leaves. The atmosphere seems communal, with people gathered possibly for an event or gathering. The setting appears rural, and the sepia tone of the photograph adds a historical ambiance to the scene.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ross Kelbaugh, Marriottsville, MD; NGA purchase, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, along left edge in graphite: Bullard Plantation / 1864; by Ross Kelbaugh, upper right in graphite perpendicular: AF33A; lower right: 4.38JULH


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