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William H. Artzberger

William H. Artzberger

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man from the waist up. He is standing in a slightly turned position with his right arm akimbo and his left hand holding an oval plaque with a painter's palette and brushes visible. The man has a pointed beard and mustache, a receding hairline, and short, dark hair. He wears a dark, buttoned-up coat with six circular medals and a bow tie. The background features an ornately decorated wall and architectural detailing.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1886
Medium
albumen silver print (cabinet card)
Dimensions
7171 × 10195 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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