CDV of Stoic Union Soldier with C. B. Conant Lewiston, Maine Backmark

CDV of a Stoic Union Soldier – C.B. Conant, Lewiston, Maine Backmark
 
This carte-de-visite (CDV) presents a striking portrait of a Union soldier with a serious, stoic expression. The soldier is shown in Unique Federal uniform, with excellent clarity and strong contrast that highlights the details of his coat, many buttons, and facial features.
 
The image carries the desirable backmark of C.B. Conant of Lewiston, Maine, adding nice regional appeal for collectors of Maine-related Civil War photography.
The soldier’s direct gaze and composed, unsmiling demeanor are characteristic of many early-to-mid war soldier portraits, conveying the gravity of the conflict and the resolve of those who served.
 
A solid, well-presented CDV of an unidentified Union infantryman with a good Maine photographer’s imprint. Ideal for collectors of Maine backmarks or classic Union soldier portraits.