The image depicts a man with short white hair wearing a black suit and vest with a white shirt and black bow tie. A striped shawl or blanket is draped over his shoulders. He holds a shovel in his right hand and has his left arm outstretched. The man wears white shoes. The background of the image is a plain color with some shading to suggest ground. At the top of the image, "VANITY FAIR" and "Nov. 27, 1869" are written. At the bottom, the text reads "MEN OF THE DAY, NO. 2" and includes a quote, "He suppressed an isthmus".
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 562 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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