General Ambrose E. Burnside, Head-and-Shoulders Portrait This title refers to a specific portrait depicting General Ambrose E. Burnside during the U.S. Civil War. The artwork shows a head-and-shoulders view of General Burnside, facing slightly right, and features him in his military uniform. Ambrose E. Burnside (1824-1881) was a Union general during the American Civil War, known for his distinctive whiskers, or "Sideburns," which later gave rise to the term "Burnside" for this type of facial hairstyle. This portrait offers a glimpse into the appearance and demeanor of General Burnside as he served in the military during one of the most significant periods in U.S. history.