The image shows an older man seated, captured from the waist up. The man's facial features are characterized by a broad face, prominent nose, and a neutral expression. He has short, slightly wavy hair with sideburns. He is dressed in a formal dark suit, with a visible white shirt and cravat or bow tie. Marks or damage are present on the suit's shoulder area. The photograph is framed in an ornate gold case with a decorative edge. The background is plain and dark, centering the focus on the man's portrait.
Artwork Details
- Date
- November 16, 1855
- Medium
- ambrotype with applied color
- Dimensions
- 8941 × 11260 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original