Ohio Civil War soldier Hanson J. Cochran with Colt revolver

1864

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century History Painting

Dominant colour

Ohio Civil War soldier Hanson J. Cochran with Colt revolver is a 1864 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark military jacket with buttons down the front. He’s holding a small revolver in one hand, looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The edges of the photo have a gold frame with fancy swirls and patterns. The photo looks old and faded, like it was taken during the Civil War. The man’s uniform suggests he was a soldier, and the gun adds to that feeling. If you like this style, check out Realism for more paintings that show life as it really was.