Union Officer Portrait - American Civil War Historical Photograph #3341097 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white studio photograph features a Union Army officer from the American Civil War, standing with arms crossed, wearing a dark frock coat adorned with brass buttons, a kepi hat with insignia, and tall leather boots; a ceremonial sword hangs at his side. The setting includes an ornate carved chair and heavy drapery, suggesting a professional photographic studio of the 1860s. His intense gaze and formal posture convey authority and discipline characteristic of mid-war commissioned officers.

Frequently used in educational resources, museum exhibits, and Civil War history websites to illustrate officer uniforms, portraiture conventions of the era, and military leadership. Matches user intent for historical research, genealogy, or visual reference on 19th-century U.S. military dress.