Tony Casale, "Bologna," 11 years old been selling newspapers for 4 years, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909

Lewis Hine

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young boy standing upright and facing slightly to the right. His facial features include a determined expression with lips pressed together, and he has short, slightly tousled hair peeking out from underneath a cap. He is wearing a dark jacket and has a bundle of newspapers carried in a sling over his shoulder. The background is blurred, with the silhouette of a person in dark clothing walking and some indistinct buildings visible.