Lee Robert Edward Collection
"Lee Robert Edward: A Legacy of Leadership and Controversy" Step back in time to the Wilderness Battlefield near Spotsylvania, Virginia in 1865
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"Lee Robert Edward: A Legacy of Leadership and Controversy" Step back in time to the Wilderness Battlefield near Spotsylvania, Virginia in 1865 (?), where an unknown creator captured a moment that would forever be etched into history. Here stands General Robert E. Lee, a figure both revered and debated, between 1860 and 1870. The Lee Mansion's exterior, also photographed by an unknown creator between 1860 and 1880, serves as a backdrop to the story of this enigmatic man. It was within these walls that decisions were made that shaped the course of a nation. In another photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in 1939, we catch a glimpse through a grocery window - perhaps reflecting on how time has changed since Lee's era. Yet his impact remains undeniable. McLean's House at Appomattox Court-House takes us to April 1865 when Alexander Gardner immortalized the historic surrender between Lee and Grant. This pivotal moment marked not only the end of the Civil War but also set forth new beginnings for America. George Washington Custis Lee comes into focus with David H. Anderson's portrait from 1876. As Robert E. Lee's son, he carried on his father's legacy while navigating through post-war challenges. Alonzo Chappel transports us back to Appomattox once again with his depiction of Lee surrendering to Grant around 1870 - capturing both defeat and dignity in one frame. John Adams Elder presents us with another perspective on Robert Edward Lee in his portrait from 1876; it reveals strength behind those piercing eyes - resilience personified. Edward Caledon Bruce brings us closer to the heart of war with his photographs from 1864-1865 showcasing General Robert E. Lee amidst turbulent times – reminding us that even great leaders face adversity head-on.