This sepia-toned photograph shows a young Black man standing upright, with his feet together and his hands clasped in front of him. He looks out at us with a neutral expression. The top of his head is covered by a hat with an uneven rim, and his clothes are covered in rips and tears. He wears a cloak with a frayed edge over one shoulder, and underneath it is a light shirt or jacket with several holes. His pants are similarly ripped and appear to be made of two different kinds of fabric. His shoes are worn. The wall behind him is light and slightly textured, and the floor has a faint checkered pattern.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1864
- Medium
- albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
- Dimensions
- 4794 × 7801 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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