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P. T. Barnum

Charles D. Fredricks

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man seated from the waist up, with his body slightly turned to the side but facing the camera. The man has deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and a firm mouth. He has curly dark hair with some thinning at the front. He is dressed in a dark suit, including a waistcoat and bow tie, over a white shirt. A pocket watch chain is visible hanging from his waistcoat. The bottom of the photograph is inscribed with "Barnum." The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860s
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
6302 × 10775 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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