Peregrine F. Cooper

American, c. 1823 - 1890

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The image depicts a painting of a man's upper body, centered in an oval frame. He is angled slightly to the left, facing the viewer with a composed expression. The man has distinct facial features, a well-defined jawline, short wavy hair parted on the side, sideburns, and a neat moustache. He wears a dark suit, high-collared white shirt, and dark bow tie. The background is a muted blue. The oval painting is within a wide, dark wooden frame with carved detailing on the edge.
Peregrine F. Cooper, Portrait of a Man, 1856, albumen silver print with applied color, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2006.170.20

Portrait of a Man

Peregrine F. Cooper · 1856 · albumen silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2006.170.20