Silhouette of Nathaniel Babson of Gloucester, Massachusetts 1828 - 1883

"Silhouette of Nathaniel Babson of Gloucester, Massachusetts" is a silhouette created by William Henry Brown in the late 19th century. The artwork, now located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a man standing in profile with a cane in his hand and wearing a top hat. The background shows a window with curtains and a view of a church tower, suggesting a scene of domesticity and a sense of place. Brown's silhouette art is notable for its meticulous detail and elegant composition.