"Part of General Geary's Staff. Taken on Lookout Mountain Summit on Christmas Day."

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of six men positioned on rocky ground. Five men are standing, and one man is seated. The man on the far left is standing with a hat on his head, and three mustaches, in a military uniform decorated with buttons. His facial expression is neutral as he looks into the distance. Next to him, a man stands with his legs crossed, with one hand on his hip and the other holding a wide-brimmed hat. He has a mustache and a pointed beard. The two men next to him stand slightly behind a large rock, both wearing military uniforms and hats, with facial hair visible. At their feet, another man is seated on the ground, wearing a uniform with shoulder boards and a few insignias, and his hat is lying next to him. He has medium-length hair and a smooth face, looking slightly to the side. The last man on the right is crouched down, wearing a similar uniform and a military cap, with a full beard and mustache, holding something in his hand. An empty basket and loose fabric are on the ground among the group. The background consists of large, rough rock formations, and some sparse trees are visible.