Cyrus B. Hills, Postmaster, Arlington, Vermont

1852

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Cyrus B. Hills, Postmaster, Arlington, Vermont is a 1852 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1852 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a dark, shadowy picture of a man standing outside a plain wooden building. He’s wearing a dark coat, a hat, and a bag slung over his shoulder. The building has a sign that reads *"Post Office"* and a few small windows. The ground looks muddy, and there’s a low fence in front of the building. The photo is old—so old it’s almost faded. The edges of the frame are worn, and the colors are mostly gray and brown, like it was taken a long time ago. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next.