Portrait of a man
Item
Identifier
2025.011
Title
Portrait of a man
Type
Photograph
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Date
19th century
Culture
American
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Description
A full-body portrait of a man sitting with legs crossed on a chair, with right arm supported on a small table. Cheeks have been blushed. Black bar partially along top and right edges, possibly from misalignment in camera. False forest background with carpet beneath subject.
Measurements
3-1/2 x 2-1/2 in. (8.89 x 6.5 cm)
Medium
Tintype
Subject
portraits; portraiture; men; man; male; males; interior; interiors; photographs; photography
Condition
Fair. Scratches below varnish layer, possibly damaged when developed, creases along image. Emulsion loss with rusting along edges, back has rust and scratches.
Source
Gift of David M. Ebitz and Mary Ann Stankiewicz
Copyright statement
These images are posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. Other uses may not be permitted.