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Portrait of a Sailor

Cheong Hua

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in a sailor's uniform with a mustache and short hair. He is facing slightly right, with his head turned towards the camera. The uniform includes a cap with the inscription "U.S.S. Monadnock" and a sailor's collar with a scarf. The man is surrounded by an ornate floral frame with roses and other foliage, and there is text below the portrait that reads "La-Cheong" and "Hongkong."

Artwork Details

Date
1901–1904
Medium
collodion print (cabinet card)
Dimensions
7887 × 12153 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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