Antique Civil War Era Portrait of a Woman in Gilt Wood Frame Maple nightstand 22h x 19w x 3d

22h x 19w x 3d

The wood shows expected marks

a testament to early American craftsmanship

The boteh motifs

These signatures were typically included in commissioned or high-value pieces destined for export to nobility or wealthy patrons

Antique Civil War Era Portrait of a Woman in Gilt Wood Frame Maple nightstand 22h x 19w x 3dThis striking Civil War era portrait captures a dignified 19th century woman rendered in a refined charcoal and pastel technique popular in the mid 1800s. Her composed expression, carefully arranged hair, and elegant attire reflect the formality of the period and the importance placed on preserving family lineage through portraiture. These large format portraits were often commissioned to honor matriarchs and were typically displayed prominently in