Camp Scene

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries

National Gallery of Art

The image shows five men from the waist up, outside a canvas tent, with more tents visible in the background. Two men are standing, while three are seated. The standing man on the left holds a rifle and wears a military cap and a uniform jacket with his hands gloved, while the other standing man is wearing a similar military cap and uniform. The seated men have a more relaxed posture; one is seated in a chair with his hands clasped, another is sitting on a box with his hands resting on his knees, and the third is crouched beside the tent. The men have various facial hair styles, ranging from clean-shaven to having full beards, and they wear military-style caps. Their clothing consists of dark shirts; one man, seated on the right, wears a brimmed hat and suspenders. The background consists of other canvas tents, indicating a campsite setting during the daytime.