John Pento, 14 years old, Daniel and Angelo Pento, 7 years old, selling newspapers, Hartford, Connecticut

Lewis Hine

National Gallery of Art

Three boys are standing against a textured wall, with their full bodies visible. The boys are positioned side by side; the taller boy in the center stands slightly behind the two shorter boys, who are on either side of him. The boys have short hair peeking out from under their caps. They are wearing similar attire, including jackets, knee-length trousers, long socks, and sturdy boots. Each of the boys is holding newspapers under their arms. The boy in the middle wears a double-breasted coat with a pattern, while the others wear single-layered jackets. There is minimal jewelry visible. The background is a plain wall that appears to be part of a building, and the ground is covered with uneven stone slabs that have some dark stains. In the periphery, a partial view of other individuals can be seen, but the focus remains on the three boys.