The image shows a young boy standing upright, with one hand resting on a wooden chair. His posture is formal, and he is facing the camera with a slightly tilted head. The boy has short, curly hair and his facial expression is neutral. He is dressed in a dark three-piece suit with a white shirt and a tie. The background consists of a simple draped curtain, and the floor is covered with a patterned rug. The environment portrayed is typical of a traditional photographic studio setup.

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Duc d'Alençon

French 19th Century

c. 1859

Medium: albumen silver print
Classification: Photograph
Dimensions: overall: 22 x 15.9 cm (8 11/16 x 6 1/4 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CPH
Credit line: Gift of Charles Isaacs and Robert Hershkowitz
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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