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Civil War Photography

Posted on Apr 12, 2011

 

The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War is being observed today and we thought it would be as good a time as any to look back at some of the oft-forgotten photographs from the late nineteenth century. (All examples taken from CivilWarPhotos.net, a fantastic compendium of over 1,200 high-quality pictures from the era)

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George A. Custer and General Alfred Pleasonton on Horseback- Falmouth, VA, April 1863

 

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Mathew B. Brady's Photographic Outfit in the Field- Near Petersburg, VA, 1864

 

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Dinner Party Outside Tent at the Army of the Potomac Headquarters- Brandy Station, VA, April 1895

 

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Ward in the Carver General Hospital- Washington, D.C.

 

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President Lincoln's Funeral Procession on Pennsylvania Avenue- Washington, D.C., April 19, 1865

 

Joseph

It's More than Just Black and White

Posted on Apr 9, 2011

  For a continuation of our ongoing series regarding the different types of photography I thought today we'd take a look at three more well-known processes. Gelatin Silver Print: As the dominant photographic mode from its inception in the 1880's through…

A Little Spring Gardening

Posted on Apr 8, 2011

  One of the perks of working at the John Cleary Gallery is that I have free reign to explore drawer after drawer of the gallery's collection.  I came across Maggie Taylor's "The Patient Gardener" recently and was reminded of a song from Claude Debussy's…

Our Friend, Linda

Posted on Apr 7, 2011

This past week friend-of-the-gallery Linda Salinas was severely injured in an automobile accident and in an overwhelming show of support for her recovery, the Houston-area hospitality and arts industry has rallied together in her honor.   This Sunday, April…

Introduction and a Word About Process

Posted on Apr 1, 2011

  With the excitement of AIPAD and Keliy Anderson-Staley's opening a bit behind us here at the John Cleary Gallery I thought I would take the opportunity to formally introduce myself as your new resident blogger! So? hello all, my name is Joseph and even…

Gentlemen Prefer Buttercreams

Posted on Mar 31, 2011

  I came across this picture while doing a bit of blog trolling on the way to work this morning (Houston traffic is rife with opportunities to get off a quick text or sneak a peak at websites like Fark, where this comes from).  Terry Border's Bent Objects…

Opening night for Keliy Anderson-Staley: Imagined Family Heirlooms

Posted on Mar 29, 2011

  This past Saturday we here at the John Cleary Gallery celebrated the Houston premier of Keliy Anderson-Staley's Imagined Family Heirlooms with an opening nigh reception with the artist in attendance. Installation shots of Keliy's Baking Pan Series and…

Cookie Disaster

Posted on Mar 25, 2011

  In preparation for Keliy Anderson-Staley's Imagined Family Heirlooms, Catherine and I decided to have a "theme" to go along with the drinks and snacks for the opening.  Inspired by Keliy's Baking Pan Series we instantly thought of milk and cookies! Installation…

Preparations for Keliy Anderson-Staley's Imagined Family Heirlooms

Posted on Mar 24, 2011

  Installation processes are in full swing here at the John Cleary Gallery for Keliy Anderson-Staley's Imagined Family Heirlooms, opening this Saturday, March 26 with a reception from 6-8pm. Keliy and husband, Matt, hanging pieces from her Baking Pan Series. …

Keliy Anderson-Staley: Imagined Family Heirlooms

Posted on Mar 22, 2011

  Please join us Saturday, March 26, from 6 - 8 p.m. for the opening of Keliy Anderson-Staley: Imagined Family Heirlooms. The exhibition will run through Saturday, April 23. The artist will be in attendance for the opening reception. "Young Boy" circa…