Portrait of a Boy

1899

Gertrude Käsebier

Associated Names
Gertrude Käsebier

Artist, American, 1852 - 1934

The image shows the head and part of the shoulders of a child facing slightly to the left. The child's facial features are soft and delicate, with a rounded face and wide eyes looking calmly ahead. The child's hair is cut in a simple, straight style with bangs across the forehead. They are wearing dark clothing. The background is dark and unfocused, drawing attention to the child's face. There are no visible objects or jewelry in the frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure in sepia mounted on light blue wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 15.6 x 12.4 cm (6 1/8 x 4 7/8 in.)
    mount: 38.1 x 28 cm (15 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.120.22

  • Series Title

    American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Associated Artworks

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The artwork features a sepia-toned photograph of a person shown from the waist up. The individual is positioned facing forward, gazing directly at the viewer. They have short, wavy hair and a neutral expression. The person is partially clothed, with an open garment draped over their shoulders, exposing their chest. They hold a spherical object in one hand, positioned at shoulder height. In the background, there are blurred floral elements. The photograph is positioned within an arched frame set against a plain, textured surface.

Beauty is Truth--Truth Beauty

F. Holland Day

1899

American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Various Artists

1899

The image shows a canal lined with buildings on both sides. A stone bridge spans the canal in the distance. There is mist in the air, creating a soft atmosphere. Gondolas are moored near the canal's edge, with their reflections visible in the water. The buildings in the background have intricate facades. The image is in a monochromatic palette of grays, blacks, and whites.

Reflections--Venice

Alfred Stieglitz

1899

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64154260

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