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Portrait of a Soldier

James Presley Ball

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man holding a revolver. He has a short beard and mustache, styled dark hair, and is dressed in a military-style jacket, light trousers, and gaiters. Next to him is a cloth-covered table with a hat. The background includes a fluted column and a patterned carpet, suggesting an indoor setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
4068 × 7193 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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