Ordnance, Sergeant

O.H. Willard's Galleries

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing in a formal pose. He stands upright with both hands resting on a sword held in front of him. His facial features include a full beard and mustache, and he has short dark hair partially covered by a hat. The hat is dark with a decorative emblem in the center. He is dressed in a military uniform consisting of a dark blue coat with red chevrons and insignias on the sleeves, and light blue trousers with a red stripe running down the side. The coat has brass buttons and he sports a sash over his shoulder, complemented by a belt with a metallic buckle. He is also wearing white gloves. Around him are military items, including a stack of drums with an eagle emblem, several rifles, swords, and what appears to be a rolled-up blanket. The background is a plain, neutral-colored wall.