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Portrait of a Print Colorist

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man sitting in a chair and painting at an easel. He is in profile, holding a paintbrush to the canvas. The man's hair is neatly combed, and he wears a dark, formal suit. He holds a palette in his left hand and an open carrying case is beside him. The background is a textured wall with an ornate carpet on the floor.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
10559 × 14079 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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