The image shows a group of men on the porch of a building labeled "American Hotel." Most are in full-body view, some seated and others standing. A man is standing and reading from a large sheet, surrounded by others. The man reading has shoulder-length hair and wears a formal coat and a tall top hat. The men around him are dressed in 19th-century attire, including long coats, waistcoats, and top hats. Some men are smoking pipes. On the far right, a boy in tattered clothing holds a cup, standing next to a seated man with a bottle. The background features the hotel's wooden exterior, a barrel, plants, and a "Post Office" sign near the doorway. The scene is set during the daytime.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1851
- Medium
- engraving in black on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3470 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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