Portrait of a Group

c. 1900

American 20th Century

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The image is a collage of vintage portrait photographs. Each oval frame displays a different individual or group from the chest up. In the central frame, a woman and a man stand closely together. The woman has neat, pulled-back hair adorned with a large hat decorated with flowers, and she is wearing a high-collared, patterned dress. The man beside her has short, well-groomed hair and wears a suit with a flower boutonniere. Surrounding these central figures are smaller portraits of various individuals including young children and adult men. The children are shown wearing knitted clothing, and one of the babies is in a cozy bonnet. The men around the central photo sport bow ties and hats in different styles. Some are looking directly at the camera while others strike relaxed poses. The background is consistent with a neutral studio setting, likely a backdrop used for such portrait photography.
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Provenance

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

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Inscriptions

on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, top left in graphite: AF304 / RH [circled]


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