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Paire 175 – Two Union Soldiers | Civil War Era Vintage Photograph Framed Canvas Wall Art

Paire 175 presents a reproduction of a vintage photograph depicting two seated men in Union-style military uniforms. This framed canvas wall art brings a nineteenth-century historical portrait into a contemporary interior while maintaining a museum-informed presentation.

The original image is consistent with American Civil War-era portraiture, approximately 1861–1865. The men wear dark military jackets with rows of buttons and prominent belt plates; the figure at right displays sleeve chevrons. Their names, regiment, and exact rank remain unverified.

Both men face the camera against a painted backdrop depicting an American flag, tents, and artillery. The formal composition, studio scenery, and carefully positioned hands exemplify the visual conventions of military portrait photography.

The restrained composition suits a study, library, gallery wall, or history-focused interior. Walt & Pete® presents the image as a historical visual record without assigning an undocumented relationship or personal identity to its subjects.

Original Photograph Record

Title: Two Union Soldiers with Corporal's Chevrons Before a Painted Military Camp Backdrop

Date (estimated): c. 1861–1865

The estimated date corresponds to the American Civil War and is supported by the soldiers' dark, button-front military jackets, broad leather waist belts with rectangular plates, and the painted military encampment. The uniforms and backdrop are consistent with Union military portraiture of the period.

Photographer: Unknown

Place of Production: Unknown

Medium: Wet-plate collodion photograph, potentially an ambrotype or tintype.

Dimensions: Small-format print, 3.5 x 5 in.

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