Question

Why did the photographer choose to manipulate this historical photograph?

To portray the subject as a hero
To experiment with light
To mislead the viewer
To add a missing person

Answer 1

To add a missing person

Step-by-step explanation:

In this famous photograph taken by Matthew Brady, General Sherman is seen posing with his generals. General Francis P. Blair (standing far right) was added to the photograph as he was not in attendance for that specific shot. His image was taken from the second photograph shown, which was taken during the same sitting.

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