Large albumen photograph showing a full-length portrait of a United States Military Academy cadet posed outdoors, mounted on a dark 8 x 10 inch card with the image measuring approximately 7 x 8.75 inches. The cadet wears a formal dress uniform with fitted coat featuring rows of buttons and decorative braid, paired with light-colored trousers and a sword at his side. He stands beside a tree, holding a plumed military helmet, suggesting a posed but naturalistic outdoor study typical of late 19th century military portraiture. The mount bears the imprint “Pach Bros” and address “935 B’way, N.Y.” confirming the well-known New York photographic studio.

The setting includes a tree-lined walkway and open grounds, with multiple field artillery pieces visible in the background, reinforcing the military academy context. The cadet’s stance is relaxed but formal, one arm resting near the tree while the other holds the helmet, with the sword hanging vertically at his side. Details such as the cuff ornamentation, shoulder insignia, and the plume of the helmet are clearly visible, contributing to the specificity of the uniform and rank presentation.

The lower mount imprint reads “Pach Bros” at left and “935 B’way, N.Y.” at right in gold lettering. The photograph is presented on a black mount with gilt border, a format associated with higher-end studio work of the period. The combination of outdoor composition, military subject, and prominent studio imprint places the photograph within the tradition of formal cadet portraiture produced for West Point students in the late 19th century.