The image depicts a bust portrait of an elderly man facing forward. He has deep-set eyes, a broad nose, a full, curly white beard, and curly white hair. He is seated upright, dressed in a dark jacket with buttons over a vest and shirt. There are no visible objects in his hands. The background is a plain surface. Below the image, text identifies him as "The Original 'UNCLE TOM.' [Rev. Josiah Henson.]"
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1876
- Medium
- albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
- Dimensions
- 8620 × 11491 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original