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Portrait of a Cooper

1880s

American 19th Century

Associated Names

American 19th Century

Artist

The image shows a man seated, facing forward with his hands resting on his lap holding a hammer-like object. He is wearing a long-sleeve shirt with an apron and trousers. A wooden chair supports him, with a large barrel beside him. The background is an intricately designed studio backdrop with ornate patterns, columns, and a vase. The photograph exhibits signs of age like scratches and worn edges.

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Artwork overview

Medium

tintype
Credit Line

Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation
Dimensions

image/plate: 9 × 6 cm (3 9/16 × 2 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

2023.39.248

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Kelbaugh, Ross J.

Inscriptions

on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, center in black ink on applied sticker: AF053G

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