Shylock--A Sketch

1901

Joseph T. Keiley

Associated Names
Joseph T. Keiley

Artist, American, 1869 - 1914

The image shows a person in a three-quarter length portrait, facing slightly to the right with the left arm extended outward and the right hand resting on their chest. The person's facial features include a prominent nose and deep-set eyes, framed by long, wavy hair that appears slightly disheveled. The person wears a dark coat with a wide collar over a light shirt that has a cravat tied at the neck, and a sash tied around the waist. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or held objects. The background is a plain, dark backdrop, and the entire image has a sepia tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure in sepia printed on thick beige paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.9 x 14.5 cm (7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 36.7 x 26.4 cm (14 7/16 x 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.120.35

  • Series Title

    American Pictorial Photography, Series Two

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts a person from the waist up, seated upright and facing the camera. The individual has dark, wavy hair and wears an ornate hat with feathers and flowers. They have a high-collared blouse with a white scarf, and a patterned jacket with stars. The background is plain and dark.

Portrait of Miss Jones

Frank Eugene

1901

This is a photograph of a green book cover with an embossed emblem. The cover is a textured green fabric material with an emblem embossed in a darker shade at the center featuring the words "The Camera Club" along with an illustration, and the words "New York" below it. There's a darker stain in the lower-left section, and a ribbon-like closure mechanism visible on the right edge. The fabric shows wear and minor imperfections.

American Pictorial Photography, Series Two

Various Artists

1901

The image shows a black and white photograph of a person's head and shoulders in profile. The person has defined facial features, a straight nose, and closed lips. The hair is medium length and framing the face. The individual is wearing a garment with a textured collar around the neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is dark, contrasting with the illuminated profile. The photograph is mounted on light brown paper with a signature in the bottom right corner.

Lady of Charlotte

Frank Eugene

1901

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

On verso, upper left in graphite: No

Wikidata ID

Q64156102

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