The image shows a man standing with a relaxed posture, leaning slightly to one side while resting one hand in his trouser pocket. His other hand is on a walking stick. He has a composed expression, neatly groomed hair, and a mustache. He is dressed in a formal outfit consisting of dark trousers, a waistcoat with a patterned design, a bow tie, and an overcoat draped over his shoulders. There is a statuette on a pedestal next to him, depicting a figure in armor. The background features patterned wallpaper, a table beside him with a top hat and fabric items.

Portrait of a Man

1860s

Medium: albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1851 to 1875
Image size: 6723 × 10010px

Description

The image shows a man standing with a relaxed posture, leaning slightly to one side while resting one hand in his trouser pocket. His other hand is on a walking stick. He has a composed expression, neatly groomed hair, and a mustache. He is dressed in a formal outfit consisting of dark trousers, a waistcoat with a patterned design, a bow tie, and an overcoat draped over his shoulders. There is a statuette on a pedestal next to him, depicting a figure in armor. The background features patterned wallpaper, a table beside him with a top hat and fabric items.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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