Portrait of a Man

1860s

American 19th Century

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The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up. He is seated in a dignified position with both hands visible. He has a solemn expression on his face, with distinct facial features including a thick mustache and short wavy hair parted to one side. He is wearing dark-colored formal attire, consisting of a suit jacket, waistcoat, and a white shirt with a bow tie. The man is sitting on a piece of red-patterned upholstery that contrasts with his outfit. The background is plain and dark, with some areas of wear and tear visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    tintype with applied color

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image/plate: 21.7 × 16.6 cm (8 9/16 × 6 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.224


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Gary Edwards Gallery, Southampton, NY); Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

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