The image shows a man seated outdoors next to a stone structure supporting a bust sculpture. He is positioned slightly to the left of the sculpture, leaning over a flat stone surface with an open book in front of him. The man has a well-groomed hairstyle with hair parted to the side and is wearing a suit with a high-collared shirt and a dark tie. There are no visible accessories. In the background are trees and foliage, giving the scene a garden-like setting, and a branch is visible in the upper left corner. The overall tone of the image is soft and subdued.

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Portrait of a Man

British 19th Century

1840s

Medium: salted paper print
Classification: Photograph
Dimensions: overall: 16.7 x 11.8 cm (6 9/16 x 4 5/8 in.)
Culture: British
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CPH
Credit line: Paul Mellon Fund
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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