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

Associated Artworks

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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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