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Portrait of a Blacksmith

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing upright. He has a moustache and is wearing a straw hat, a plaid shirt, a vest, and an apron. He is holding a hammer in his right hand and a horseshoe in his left hand. In the background, there is a dark draped fabric and a chair. The photo is framed with a decorative border with red designs and patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
tintype with applied color
Dimensions
13991 × 10492 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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