Alex V. Olszewsky (Artist, American, active 1855-1865)
1860s
Portrait of a Wicker Chair Maker

Carte de visite
National Gallery of Art (NGA)
Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, Accession Number: 2023.146.75
 
(Curatorial description, automatically generated) The image shows a young man sitting on a wooden chair, with his full body visible. He is seated in an upright position, with his hands placed on his lap while holding a partially constructed basket made from thin wooden rods. His facial features include a high forehead, thick eyebrows, and a neutral expression. His hair is neatly combed and parted to the side. He is wearing a dark pinstriped vest over a light-colored long-sleeved shirt, and his vest has a watch chain attached to a button. He is dressed in dark pants and shoes. The floor is covered with a patterned carpet consisting of hexagonal designs. The background is plain and textured, suggesting an indoor setting.
 
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