Portrait of a Family

c. 1890

American 19th Century

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The image shows three individuals: a seated man, a woman standing to his right, and a young girl standing to his left. The man, seated on a wooden chair, holds a rifle upright. The woman stands to his right, her left arm resting on his shoulder. The young girl stands to his left. The man has a serious expression, thick dark facial hair and short curly hair. He wears a three-piece suit over a white shirt. The woman wears a dark, long-sleeved dress with lace details and a white bow, and round glasses. The girl wears a checkered dress with dark stockings and ankle boots. The background features a neutral-toned curtain, a wooden fence, and a wall on the left side. The room's floor is covered with a plain fabric in a period style.

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Provenance

Ross Kelbaugh, Marriottsville, MD; NGA purchase, 2023.

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Inscriptions

on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, top right in graphite: 24.6RAL / AF50A


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