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The image depicts a young boy standing in a three-quarter view from the waist up, slightly to the side of the frame. He is straight and facing the camera, with dark short hair and facial features that include a youthful, calm expression. The boy is wearing a light-colored long-sleeve shirt and light-colored trousers. Large leaves surround him, with a round gourd or pumpkin visible among the foliage. The background consists of a textured wall partially covered by the plant leaves.
Varin Frères, Boy with a Pumpkin Vine, 1854, salted paper print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2004.87.2

Boy with a Pumpkin Vine

Varin Frères · 1854 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2004.87.2

The image shows the upper half of a person's body. The person is standing with their head slightly tilted to the side, balancing a large clay jug on their right shoulder. The person's face is partially obscured by a long, dark veil that covers the lower part of their face, while their eyes are visible and looking upwards. The person has dark hair that is mostly covered by a headscarf with a patterned design and multiple bands across the forehead. They are wearing a flowing, long-sleeved garment in a dark shade with a layered, textured appearance. Around their waist, there is a broad, wrapped belt, and their left hand is placed on their hip. There is no visible jewelry. The background is plain and neutral.
Félix Bonfils, Porteuse d'eau au Caire [Water Carrier in Cairo], c. 1870, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2004.87.1

Porteuse d'eau au Caire [Water Carrier in Cairo]

Félix Bonfils · c. 1870 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.87.1