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Portrait of a USCT Private

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man's upper body. He is seated, facing the camera directly, with a serious expression. The man has dark, curly hair and is wearing a dark hat, jacket, and light-colored scarf. He is holding a firearm in his right hand and the photograph is framed in gold with floral designs.

Artwork Details

Date
1863-1865
Medium
tintype with applied color
Dimensions
4575 × 5248 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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