Antique Portrait - Washington DC - Quotes history in voicing objections – Vintage Wall Art
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Little beyond the title survives to identify the sitter, which describes someone quoting history while voicing objections, a posture that suits the charged politics of Washington in spring 1939. The studio behind the portrait, Harris & Ewing, worked in the capital for decades and was known for formal portraits and press photographs of officials, lawmakers and visiting dignitaries. Its pictures from this era often capture people at the center of public debate, where choosing the right precedent could carry as much weight as the argument itself. The April date places the sitter in a city then deeply divided over civil rights and access to public institutions.
| Created / published | [19]39 April 7. |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Harris & Ewing |
| Original scan | 742 × 927 px |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HAR-99409 |
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