Portrait of Night Soil Pumpers

William F. Sleight

National Gallery of Art

There are four men in the image, standing in front of a wooden building. The first man on the left is wearing a hat, long-sleeve shirt, and dark pants; he holds a small bucket. The second man wears a similar hat, a light jacket over a shirt, and pants; he holds a large lever attached to equipment. The third man wears a dark suit, tie, and leans on a piece of machinery. The fourth man wears a hat, dark vest, patterned shirt, and light trousers; he also holds the large lever. The background shows wooden siding and a fenced area with grass.