The painting depicts a man sitting on the floor, wearing a white robe and a tan cap, with a blue shirt underneath. He has a beard and mustache and is barefoot. The man is holding a long metal tool in his right hand and a blowpipe in his mouth. He is sitting in front of a small table or surface with various objects on it, including a bowl, a pot with a flame, and several pieces of jewelry. The background is a stone wall with a rough texture. The overall atmosphere suggests that the man is a jeweler or craftsman working on a piece of jewelry.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1882
- Medium:
- Oil on canvas
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 481 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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