The other day, I came across this very cool image of the battle of Antietam drawn by Capt. James Hope, who made a sketch of the carnage while he was there. I’ve never seen a picture quite like this, especially one with the hills in the background. At a quick glance, it looks like a photograph. And it’s the only image of the battle I’ve seen that depicts the “Bloody Lane” as it would have looked so soon afterward.
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Wow! I knew it was a bloody day, but this picture really drives it home!
I know, it really does in a way just reading about it fails to depict what it was like. Bloodiest day in American history.
Hi. I was researching this photo because I have the same one. Can you give me the history or origin of this photo.I would like to sell it however I have no idea of price. Would you have some insight on the
value. Thankyou.lisa
I’m afraid I have no idea how much the photograph is worth. It does seem to be rare, as you say. I couldn’t find it listed on ebay or amazon.
Hi Lisa, if you are still interested in selling, I would love to chat 🙂
Thanks,
Valerie
Hello,
Colin Woodward is a writer, historian, archivist, and recovering podcaster. His latest book is Country Boy: the Roots of Johnny Cash, winner of the Ragsdale Award for best book on Arkansas history, 2022. He has also written for the Civil War Times, Civil War Monitor, Arkansas Times, Style Weekly (Richmond, Va.), and other publications. He is a frequent contributor to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. He lives in Richmond.
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