"Tarpon or Silver King"

October 29, 1887

American 19th Century

Associated Names
The image depicts two men standing on a boat. The man on the left is holding up a large fish, wearing a light-colored shirt with long sleeves, dark pants, and gloves. The man on the right has his arms crossed, facing the fish, and is dressed in dark clothing with a straw boater hat. Both men have facial features visible, and there are various ropes and fishing gear on the boat. The background shows a simple horizon line, suggesting an open water scene. The image is in a vintage blue tint.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    cyanotype

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 14.9 × 20.2 cm (5 7/8 × 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.231


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Merrily Page, San Francisco; Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by unknown hand, bottom left in negative: LONG KEYS / OCT. 29 1887; bottom right: TARPON OR SILVER KING


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