Portrait of a Yankee Peddler

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sepia-toned scene of a horse-drawn cart. The horse stands to the left, while the elaborately detailed cart is in the center. A man sits on the cart and another man stands beside it, holding onto one of the cart's contents. In the background, there are trees and wooden buildings, indicating a tranquil setting. The color palette consists of brown and beige tones, giving the impression of an aged photograph.