Antique Mexican-American War Soldier Portrait Print | 1847 Military Portrait in Gilt Frame

A striking antique framed military portrait depicting a uniformed American soldier with a sword and distinctive “1847 USA” detailing along his belt. Presented beneath glass in an antique gilt gesso wooden frame, this unusual piece brings historical character to a collected study, library, or gallery wall.

Perhaps the most intriguing detail is the handwritten family inscription on the reverse, which identifies the subject as “Uncle Arthur” and references a lieutenant in the Mexican-American War, born in 1813. Portions of the surname are illegible, and the soldier’s identity has not been independently verified.

The portrait remains sealed within its frame and is being offered as a decorative print. Its exact medium, age, and method of production have not been established.

Details

• Antique framed military portrait print
• Depicts a uniformed soldier with sword
• Visible “1847 USA” detailing
• Handwritten family inscription on reverse
• References “Uncle Arthur,” Mexican-American War lieutenant, born 1813
• Antique gilt gesso wooden frame
• Glass covering
• Approx. 16½” H × 13½” W, framed
• Soldier’s identity and portrait medium unverified

Condition

Antique, previously owned condition with visible age-related wear throughout. The gilt wooden frame exhibits scattered gesso losses, surface scratches, and areas of later gold-colored touch-ups, resulting in variations in the finish.

The wooden backing shows age-related wear and retains the handwritten family inscription. The portrait has not been removed from its frame, and the condition of the material beneath the glass has not been independently assessed.

This piece is sold as found, with no verified attribution to a specific military officer.

Please review all photographs carefully, including the images of the reverse and frame details, as they are considered part of the description.