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Captain Alfred Ransom and Child

Wagoner & McDonnald

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing outdoors next to a small tree, while a child is sitting on a branch of the tree. The man is positioned with one hand on his hip and the other resting against the tree trunk. He has a mustache and is wearing a brimmed hat with short hair visible beneath it. The man is dressed in a dark suit with a vest and a tie, and there is a watch chain visible on his vest. The child sitting on the branch is wearing a light-colored dress. The background consists of a grassy area with some trees visible, and the photograph has a sepia tone.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1865–1866
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
6454 × 10652 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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