Photo of Harnett and Peto in Peto's Studio

Unknown photographer, John F. Peto and William M. Harnett in Peto’s Philadelphia Studio (detail), 1870, Peto Family Albums, The Studio, Island Heights, New Jersey.

Surrounded by the everyday objects that appear in his work, John F. Peto (violin at his chin) poses in his studio with friend and fellow artist William Harnett. Peto, an accomplished violinist and cornet player, would paint his own version of the Old Violin in 1890.


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