American oil on canvas caricature painting depicting a group of officers in late 19th century uniforms, some on horseback, conversing with one another in a courtyard setting, with a tree and a building with four Ionic columns in the background. Illegibly signed and dated "W__ er fec N.Y. Feb. 82" lower right. Housed in a carved gilt frame with off white linen rabbet edge. Sight - 16" H x 25 3/8" W. Framed - 22 3/4" H x 32" W. Late 19th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

Overall good condition. Craquelure, surface of canvas. Not examined outside of frame, painting appears to have been relined with minor inpainting to craquelure splits (see black light photo).