Portrait of a Civil War Soldier

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This image is a framed portrait of a man standing in a composed manner. He is standing with his legs slightly apart, hands holding an object in front of him. The man has a smooth face with a neutral expression, dark voluminous hair, and is dressed in a long dark coat with boots. The background depicts an American Civil War setting with tents, a U.S. flag, a cannon, and soldiers in action. The scene is framed by vibrant foliage, trees, and a painted scenic vista within an ornate wooden frame with metallic accents.