George Henry Smillie (1840-1921)

c. 1890

Napoleon Sarony

Associated Names
Napoleon Sarony

Artist, American, born Canada, 1821 - 1896

The image shows a man from the knees upwards. He is standing in a three-quarter pose, slightly turned towards his left with his head facing forward. The man has a full, neatly groomed beard and a prominent mustache, with neatly combed hair that is receding slightly. He wears round glasses. His attire consists of a dark overcoat over a double-breasted suit, complete with a vest, shirt, and a tie or cravat. In his left hand, he holds a wide-brimmed hat and a pair of gloves. The backdrop of the image is a textured wall.

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Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Geo. H. Smillie" on plate, lower center; "N.Y. PHOTOGRAVURE CO." printed, lower right; Signed: "SARONY PHOTO." printed, lower left

Wikidata ID

Q76441699

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