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William McNab

David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seated man from the waist up, positioned slightly sideways but looking directly at the camera. He has high cheekbones, short, thinning hair, and a firm expression. The man is wearing a dark-colored coat over a shirt with a high collar and a cravat. A shirt cuff is visible at the edge of his sleeve. He is holding a small object between his fingers. In the background, there are wooden structures or branches.

Artwork Details

Date
1843-1847
Medium
salted paper print
Dimensions
2850 × 3992 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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