Civil War Field Uniform

c. 1936

Harold Smith

Associated Names
Harold Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows the upper half of a person in a seated or standing position, though the lower body is not visible. The person's facial features are not detailed, with only faint outlines suggesting the eyes, nose, and mouth. The hair is also indistinct. They are wearing a wide-brimmed, light-colored hat with a decorative band that includes a circular emblem above the brim. Their clothing consists of a dark, long coat with a high collar, adorned with multiple gold buttons. A matching belt, also featuring detailed decoration in gold, cinches the coat at the waist. The background is a plain, unadorned area without distinct features or additional elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.7 x 16.8 cm (9 5/16 x 6 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3161


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573101

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