Artwork preview

Portrait of a Shoemaker

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man seated in a straightforward posture. He has short, neatly combed hair and a serious facial expression. He is wearing a high-collared shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a dark-colored apron over it, reaching his knees. In his hands, he holds a shoe and a hammer-like tool. The background is plain with a backdrop that seems to be a simple wall or sheet.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
tintype with applied color
Dimensions
13985 × 10488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original