Portrait of a Boy

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a full-body portrait of a young boy standing next to an ornately designed chair. He is facing the camera directly, with one hand resting on the back of the chair. The boy has a round face with youthful features and short, tightly curled hair. He is wearing a buttoned jacket over a shirt, and trousers. The photograph is bordered by a decorative frame with elaborate floral motifs in black and a gold-colored inner border. The background shows a simple patterned floor.