[Caricature of a laughing African American man]
Wood, George Bacon
1832-1909
photographer
still image
Graphic
Caricatures -- 1880-1890
Platinum prints -- 1880-1890
pau
Philadelphia]
PA. Philadelphia
[ca. 1885]
1885
monographic
eng
1 photograph : platinum ; sheet 21 x 15 cm (8 x 6 in.)
Bust-length portrait depicting an African American man, portrayed in racist caricature, laughing with his head tilted back to the right, eyes slightly open, and mouth wide open, as he reads a "Texas" newspaper. He is attired in a white collared shirt, a tie, and a jacket.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Wood, a Philadelphia artist, turned to photography in the 1880s exhibiting his work, including genre studies of African Americans, in national and international photography exhibitions. His work won several prizes.
Forms part of: George Bacon Wood Photograph Collection.
African American men
Caricatures and cartoons
African American men
Portraits
Laughter
Racism in popular culture
P.8743.185
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department
photo - Wood [P.8743.185]
aacr
dcrmg
ppl
000321
20230712141057.0
134010
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