Carte de visite photograph depicting William Tecumseh Sherman in three-quarter profile, produced during the Civil War era, circa 1860s. Sherman is shown wearing a Union officer’s uniform with a single star visible on the shoulder strap, indicating his rank at the time as a brigadier general. The portrait is rendered in a soft vignette against a plain studio background, consistent with mid-19th century photographic practice.

Sherman appears with closely trimmed hair and distinctive side whiskers, dressed in a high-collared coat with brass buttons and a dark cravat at the neck. The composition focuses on the head and upper torso, with even lighting emphasizing facial structure and the shoulder insignia. The simplicity of the background directs attention to the sitter’s rank and identity rather than decorative studio elements.

The reverse bears a pencil inscription reading “Sherman.” No photographer’s imprint is visible. Sherman (1820–1891) was a Union general during the American Civil War, best known for his leadership in the Atlanta Campaign and his March to the Sea, which played a decisive role in the defeat of the Confederacy.