Fort Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina

April 15, 1861

attributed to George S. Cook

Associated Names
George S. Cook

Artist, American, 1819 - 1902

The image displays a ground-level view of a large open space bordered by a substantial brick structure with multiple arched openings. At the top of the building, a flagpole with a waving flag is visible. Several cannons are positioned along the edge. Close by, a group of men stands on a rubble-strewn surface, engaging in various tasks, with scattered materials and large artillery pieces nearby. The structure shows signs of wear, with damaged or incomplete brickwork. The color palette consists of sepia tones, typical of vintage photographs.

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Provenance

Ron Perisho, Gettysburg, PA; NGA purchase, 2025.

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Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, center right in black ink perpendicular: The interior of Fort Sumter, April 15, 1861. / taken the next [by unknown hand in graphite: ^ day] after Major Anderson / surrendered to the confederates.


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