George N. Barnard

Barnard, George Norman

American, 1819 - 1902

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The photograph depicts a landscape captured from an elevated vantage point. The view shows undulating hills meeting the sky in the distance. A rocky cliff with sparse trees and foliage is visible on the right side. A winding river cuts through the terrain below, reflecting the sky. The land beyond the cliff is dotted with trees and fields, leading to a more densely vegetated area in the background. The image is monochromatic with sepia tones.
George N. Barnard, Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 1866, albumen silver print, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2025.44.7

Lookout Mountain, Georgia

George N. Barnard · 1866 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.44.7

George N. Barnard, The New Capitol, Columbia, South Carolina, 1865, albumen silver print, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2026.1.43

The New Capitol, Columbia, South Carolina

George N. Barnard · 1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2026.1.43

The image shows an artillery position with a cannon behind a barricade of earth and sandbags. In the background, there is a line of trees with a lone taller tree slightly right of center. Beyond the cannon, there is an encampment with rows of tents arranged neatly. The landscape has a historical photograph style with monochromatic tones, giving a dusty atmosphere. The color palette is sepia-like browns and grays.
George N. Barnard, Rebel Works in front of Atlanta, Georgia (No. 3), 1865, albumen silver print, Gift of Funds from W. Bruce and Delaney H. Lundberg, 2025.44.13

Rebel Works in front of Atlanta, Georgia (No. 3)

George N. Barnard · 1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.44.13

The image shows an aerial view of a landscape with ruins of a city. There are scattered large stone blocks, remnants of machinery, and a wooden fence marking a boundary. A deserted street leads into the distance, surrounded by charred and skeletal remains of buildings. Trees and faint structures can be seen on the horizon. The sky is filled with large clouds, casting somber light over the scene. The photograph's monochromatic palette emphasizes the contrast between sky and ruins.
George N. Barnard, Columbia from the Capitol, 1865-1866, albumen silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.31

Columbia from the Capitol

George N. Barnard · 1865-1866 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.133.31

George N. Barnard, Pass in the Raccoon Range, Whiteside No. 1, 1864, albumen silver print, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2026.1.44

Pass in the Raccoon Range, Whiteside No. 1

George N. Barnard · 1864 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2026.1.44

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a large wooden trestle bridge extending across the scene. The sky appears clear with some brightness. A river flows near us, bordered by rocks and logs, with vegetation and trees visible in the background. To the right, a wooden structure runs parallel to the river, partially in shadow. A solitary figure sits on a log close to us beside the water. The overall tone of the photograph is earthy and monochromatic, lending a historic and timeless quality to the composition.
George N. Barnard, Trestle Bridge at Whiteside, 1864, albumen silver print, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2025.44.6

Trestle Bridge at Whiteside

George N. Barnard · 1864 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.44.6

The image is a sepia-toned stereoscopic photograph showing a group of seven individuals working in a field with their tools. The soil is turned where they are working, suggesting cultivation. The people are spread across the image, forming a staggered line. In the background, there is a line of trees separating the field from the sky. The color palette is dominated by soft browns and muted tones, enhancing the historical, rustic quality of the scene.
George N. Barnard, "Digging Sweet Potatoes in South Carolina", c. 1869, stereoscopic albumen silver print, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.198

"Digging Sweet Potatoes in South Carolina"

George N. Barnard · c. 1869 · stereoscopic albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.39.198

The image shows a rural scene with individuals gathered near simple buildings with thatched roofs. A group of people, both adults and children, are around an ox-drawn cart. The horizon is low in the picture, intersected by a row of buildings. In the background, leafless trees stretch toward the sky. The color palette is primarily sepia-toned.
George N. Barnard, "Old South Carolina Plantation", c. 1869, stereoscopic albumen silver print, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.197

"Old South Carolina Plantation"

George N. Barnard · c. 1869 · stereoscopic albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.39.197

The image shows a landscape framed by two trees. In the foreground, there are two trees with textured bark, branches, and leaves. The background depicts a distant horizon with hills and flat terrain. The image has a monochromatic sepia tone, with a color palette of browns and grays. The landscape in the background is blurred, emphasizing the tree details in the foreground.
George N. Barnard, Orchard Knob from Mission Ridge, 1864-1866, albumen silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.32

Orchard Knob from Mission Ridge

George N. Barnard · 1864-1866 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.133.32

This image shows a landscape with railway tracks in the foreground. Beyond the tracks is an area of rough terrain with sparse shrubbery leading to a gently sloping hill in the background. Scattered trees and hints of vegetation are visible, with a man-made structure or fortifications on the horizon. The color tones are predominantly brown and beige, with a pale sky.
George N. Barnard, Battlefield in Atlanta, 1864, albumen silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.12

Battlefield in Atlanta

George N. Barnard · 1864 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.12

Bibliography

1866

  • Barnard, George N. Photograhic Views of Sherman's Campaign: Embracing Scenes... New York: Wynkoop and Hallenbeck, 1866.

  • Gardner, Alexander. Gardner's Photographic Sketch-Book of the War. Washington, D.C.: Philip & Solomon's, 1866.

1990

  • Davis, Keith F. George N. Barnard: Photographer of Sherman's Campaign. Kansas City, Missouri, 1990.