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Portrait of a Man and a Boy

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals captured from the waist up. The person on the left is standing, with their arms resting on an unidentified object, possibly a tool, while the person on the right is seated with one leg crossed over the other. The individual on the left has textured, possibly curly hair, and wears a loose shirt with suspenders. The person on the right has a mustache, and short hair, and is wearing a hat, collared shirt, bow tie, vest, and overcoat. The seated individual holds an object in their left hand, and a chain hangs from their vest. The background is a plain, textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1895
Medium
tintype
Dimensions
10485 × 13981 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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