General William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891) c. 1865

This carte de visite photograph by Jeremiah Gurney captures General William Tecumseh Sherman in his Union Army uniform, likely taken during the American Civil War around 1865. Sherman, a prominent military figure, is known for his controversial "March to the Sea" during the Civil War. Gurney & Son, a well-known photography studio in New York City, produced this image, showcasing the detail and quality of 19th-century portraiture. The photograph's intimate scale and direct gaze create a sense of immediacy, bringing the viewer face-to-face with a pivotal figure in American history.