1st Louisiana Guards

c. 1862

American 19th Century

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American 19th Century

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Six men in dark military uniforms are depicted in the image. The front row shows three seated men holding swords. The back row displays three standing men with serious expressions. The men have varying facial hair and hairstyles. They are all dressed in dark military uniforms with white collars and shoulder epaulets, holding swords. Some wear belts, indicating military rank. The background shows a painted backdrop with trees and an American flag. The setting appears to be indoors based on the patterned rug.

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Provenance

Eric C. Caren, The Caren Archive; (sale, Bonhams, New York, 7 April 2014, lot 179); Ron Perisho, Gettysburg, PA; NGA purchase, 2025.

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Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, across top in graphite: ? La. Corps d ‘Afrique black officers / ? Capt Louis A Snaer (rear adj to branch) (73rd USCT) / 1st black regiment / mustered into Union / Army / Originally called 1st / La Native Guards →73rd USCT

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