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Portrait of a Leatherworker

Oscar C. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated on a high wooden stool. He is turned slightly to face the front, with facial features displaying a sideburn and a mustache. He has dark, slightly unkempt hair and is dressed in a plaid suit with a light-colored shirt underneath. The man is working with his hands on an object in front of him, appearing to be a camera or a photographic device mounted on a wooden stand. The background is plain with subtle textures, suggesting an indoor setting, possibly a studio. The wooden floor beneath him has a faint grid pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1864
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
5795 × 9486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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