Portrait of a Soldier with First Army Shoulder Patch

c. 1918

American 20th Century

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The image shows a man in a military uniform standing in a portrait pose, with his hands behind his back. He has a serious facial expression and dark, neatly combed hair peeking out from under his tilted military cap. The uniform consists of a buttoned-up jacket with patches on the upper arms, pants tucked into tall socks, and sturdy shoes. The uniform includes a distinctive design on the sleeves and a buttoned-up collar. The background features an elegant studio backdrop with paneling and ornamental details. He is not holding any objects in his hands, and there are no visible pieces of jewelry.
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Provenance

Ross Kelbaugh, Marriottsville, MD; NGA purchase, 2023.

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Inscriptions

on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, top left in graphite underlined: 10B; top right: AF076; by unknown hand, upper center in blue crayon: 2308 / 12


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