John J. McMahon in his New York apartment
Dateabout 1899
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 5/8 x 4 1/2in. (9.2 x 11.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 5/8 x 4 1/2in. (9.2 x 11.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 5/8 x 4 1/2in. (9.2 x 11.4cm)
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionA young man is seated in the interior of a room. He holds a pipe in his right hand and magazine or paper-bound book in his left hand. A bed is at the right and a window with curtains is in the right background. Photographs and small plaster casts of classical sculptures are on a desk or bureau and possibly a fireplace mantle at the left. A mirror and light fixtures, probably gaslight fixtures, are on the wall.
Object number2006.51.23
InscribedOn verso, in pencil, "John J. McMahon / at New York City / c. 1899"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberOn View
Not on view