Portrait of Two Men Holding Trays

c. 1885

American 19th Century

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The image shows two young men in a full-body pose, standing side by side. Each man is holding a tray in one hand. Both individuals have a direct gaze towards the camera. They have short dark hair and are dressed in matching white jackets with dark trousers. Their jackets are adorned with floral boutonnieres on the left side of their chests. In front of them, there is a table covered with a decorative runner featuring an embroidered bird and floral design. There are several books stacked on the table. The background is an intricately painted backdrop with foliage and architectural elements.

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Provenance

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

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Inscriptions

on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, top right in graphite: 22.4.LH / AF038


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