Watercolour of Union Army Officer for ID

MN8

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Hello,

This watercolour portrait of a Union Army officer was purchased in England (where I am based) and was sold as having being painted contemporaneously to the civil war era, this was supported by a second opinion, but certainly requires further validation to be 100%.

Not that it particularly matters to me as I purchased it because I like it regardless of when it was painted, but it would be nice to think he had sat for it rather than it being copied from a cabinet card / photo at a later date.

I know its a remote chance at best, but would love to put a name to him, as that would then open up research possibilities into his military career and personal life.

Thank you.

MN8

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Also notice the slight downward line of the nose tip and the ear lobes. Somewhat older in the photo, more beard, less hair. Eyes appear tired in the photo; almost as though he was looking past the camera and remembering. There seems a greater innocence in the drawing.
 
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Thank you very much for the suggestion, that is indeed a striking resemblance! 👍

I had meant to add before - the closest I had gotten myself was John Milton Brannan (as per attached photo) but wasnt entirely convinced...

Cheers.

MN8

NB: I can confirm the portrait has not been flipped or manipulated in any way in my original post.

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