Portrait of a Wicker Chair Maker

Alex V. Olszewsky

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young man sitting on a wooden chair, with his full body visible. He is seated in an upright position, with his hands placed on his lap while holding a partially constructed basket made from thin wooden rods. His facial features include a high forehead, thick eyebrows, and a neutral expression. His hair is neatly combed and parted to the side. He is wearing a dark pinstriped vest over a light-colored long-sleeved shirt, and his vest has a watch chain attached to a button. He is dressed in dark pants and shoes. The floor is covered with a patterned carpet consisting of hexagonal designs. The background is plain and textured, suggesting an indoor setting.