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General W.S. Hancock and Staff

Mathew B. Brady

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts four men in military uniforms reminiscent of the 19th century. Three men are standing while one is seated beside a large tree. The seated man has a large mustache and beard, and a distinctive hat with a decorative band. He wears a uniform with multiple military insignia. The man to his left has combed hair, a mustache, and a beard, he leans against the tree holding a hat and resting one arm on a sword or cane. The man on the seated man's right has a beard and stands with one hand in his pocket. The man on the far right has a full beard and mustache, leaning against the tree. All are dressed in dark, formal jackets with metal buttons and sashes, indicating their officer status. The background shows dense foliage, a canvas tent behind the group, and scattered leaves on the ground.

Artwork Details

Date
June 1864
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
10563 × 7735 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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