"Young Africa"

1862

Edward Anthony

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Edward Anthony

Artist, American, 1819 - 1888

The image shows a young child's upper body and head. The child is seated, facing the camera. They have short, curly hair and expressive facial features. The child is wearing a plaid-patterned piece of clothing. The background is plain and neutral, with no discernible objects or scenery. The image is presented within a styled border with text at the bottom.

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Provenance

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

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Inscriptions

lower center on mount printed in black ink: YOUNG AFRICA; / OR, THE BONE OF CONTENTION, / Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by E. Anthony, in the / Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So District of New York; on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, upper right in graphite: 10.37RAL / AF028A; center printed in black ink: Published by / E. ANTHONY, / 501 Broadway, N.Y. / Manufacturer / of / Photographic / Albums; by unknown hand, lower right in graphite: e&h cdv 32 / [illegible]; bottom center printed in black ink: Snyder, Black & Sturn. N.Y.

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