2 1940s African American Man Artistic Portrait Photos Fedora Hat

Description

View 2 1940s African American Man Artistic Portrait Photos Fedora Hat with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. One image shows a fuller seated pose, while the second is a closer profile portrait. Era: Likely 1940s. Style: Artistic portrait study / vernacular photography. Both show light age toning, minor handling wear, and typical edge/corner wear. Original pair of vintage black-and-white photographs showing the same African American man seated in two carefully composed portrait poses, likely dating from the 1940s. The subject is shown wearing a brimmed hat, jacket, and open-collar shirt, photographed in dramatic side light. One image shows a fuller seated pose, while the second is a closer profile portrait. Together, the two photographs have the feel of an intentional artistic portrait study rather than ordinary casual snapshots. The lighting, pose, fashion, and profile view give these images a strong mid-century visual presence, with appeal to collectors of African American photography, Black Americana, vintage portraiture, vernacular photography, studio studies, and social-history imagery. The subject is unidentified. Listing is for the two original photographs shown only. Condition Original vintage photographs, each approximately 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches. Both show light age toning, minor handling wear, and typical edge/corner wear. Image areas remain strong with excellent contrast and portrait detail. Backs are mostly blank, with small period notation visible on one reverse. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. Item specifics Subject: African American man / Black Americana portrait Era: Likely 1940s Photo Type: Original vintage photographs Style: Artistic portrait study / vernacular photography Quantity: 2 photographs Color: Black and white Finish: Matte / semi-matte appearance Size: Approx. 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. each Original/Reproduction: Original Identification: Subject unidentified Listing Includes: Two original photos shown only Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Unit of Sale

Single Piece

Antique

Yes

Size

2 3/4 x4 1/2 in

Image Color

Black & White

Framing

Unframed

Vintage

Yes

Year of Production

1940-50

Format

Snapshot

Unit Type

Unit

Style

Documentary, Photojournalism

Features

One of a Kind (OOAK)

Unit Quantity

2

Finish

Matte

Image Orientation

Portrait

Signed

No

Material

Paper

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Subject

Actors, Men, African American, Black Americana

Type

Photograph

Photographer

Unknown

Number of Photographs

2

Theme

Americana, History, People, Portrait, Black Americana

Time Period Manufactured

1925-1949

Production Technique

Snapshot

Country of Origin

United States