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Portrait of a Man

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person seated with half of their body visible. The person is positioned with their legs crossed and is holding a large sheet of paper that covers their face. The individual is wearing a dark suit with a collared shirt and a visible cuff, and they also wear a flat-brimmed hat. The person's shoes are visibly light in color. There is a decorative, gold-colored frame surrounding the image. The background is indistinct and appears to be a plain, dark surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1855
Medium
daguerreotype
Dimensions
6851 × 8231 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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