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Portrait of a Boy

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young boy seated on a cushioned stool, reading a book. He has short, curly brown hair and is wearing a dark outfit with a white collar. Beside him lies an overcoat or a piece of cloth on the stool. Nearby is a stack of blue books on a table. The background features a plain wall and a patterned rug on the floor.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
albumen silver print with applied color (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
6642 × 10769 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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