Robert E. Lee — Mathew Brady Studio

Robert E. Lee


Mathew Brady Studio

Mathew Brady Studio pioneered documentary photography, capturing pivotal moments of the American Civil War and portraits of prominent figures; explore their impactful historical images and witness a defining era through their lens.

National Portrait Gallery (London, Storbritannien)

Oplev Storbritanniens historie gennem ikoniske portrætter på National Portrait Gallery! Udforsk århundreders kunst, kongelige figurer & kulturelle øjeblikke – en uforglemmelig London-oplevelse.

This photograph is one of six that Mathew Brady took of Robert E. Lee upon his return to his home in Richmond, Virginia. The date of the photograph was April 16, 1865, Easter Sunday, a week after Lee had surrendered to Grant at Appomattox.