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Portrait of Shoeshine Boys

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two boys standing side by side. The boy on the left has short hair and a neutral expression, wearing a checked shirt and pants with suspenders. The boy on the right has wavier hair, looking downward, wearing a shirt with a bow around his neck. They are both barefoot on a patterned surface. Between them is a block-like object with a shoe on top. The backdrop is a painted scenic view of a lake, mountains, and greenery.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
tintype
Dimensions
14192 × 10643 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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