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N. B. Forrest
- Creator:
- GEO. E. Perine
- Location:
- New York, New York
- Origin Date:
- 1861-1865
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 18 1/2 in x 16 1/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.0109
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This portrait of Confederate Lieutenant-General Nathaniel Bedford Forrest depicts him facing the viewer's right. His hairline is receding; however, his hair is worn long around the ears. The subject has a mustache and goatee. He is wearing a double-breasted uniform jacket with a collar decorated with stars and laurel leaves. Below the portrait is the subject's name, as well as the publishing information: "Published by Geo. E. Perine. 111 Nassau St. N.Y." and "J. L. Giles, Lith. N.Y." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum