Alexander Gardner

Alexander Gardner was a pioneering 19th-century Scottish-American photographer known for capturing powerful images during the American Civil War. His work provided a vivid visual record of war’s realities, often accompanying influential photo essays. Gardner was employed by notable figures like Mathew Brady, and his photographs helped shape public understanding of the war's brutal truth. Beyond the Civil War, he documented Westward expansion and Native American life. His technical skill and dedication to truthful representation made him a significant figure in the history of photojournalism. Gardner’s images remain important for their historical insight and artistic quality.