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Portrait of a Bonnet Salesman

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man seated from the waist up. He has a neutral expression and is looking directly at the viewer. He appears youthful with a clean-shaven face and short, neatly combed hair. He is wearing a dark bowler hat, a three-piece suit with a white shirt, and a bow tie. He is holding a plaid-patterned hat in his hand which rests on his lap. There is no visible jewelry. The background consists of decorated fabric, likely part of a chair. The image is surrounded by an ornate gold-colored frame with floral motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
1850s
Medium
ambrotype
Dimensions
7698 × 9252 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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