TMA-2018-01-065

In a vintage sepia-toned photograph, a man in a classic suit and bow tie sits poised on a wooden chair with an armrest, exuding a sense of calm and confidence; to his left, a simple straight-backed wooden chair stands unoccupied against a backdrop of patterned wallpaper and curtains, creating a nostalgic scene reminiscent of early 20th-century portraiture; the details, such as the intricate design of the curtain.

In a vintage sepia-toned photograph, a man in a classic suit and bow tie sits poised on a wooden chair with an armrest, exuding a sense of calm and confidence; to his left, a simple straight-backed wooden chair stands unoccupied against a backdrop of patterned wallpaper and curtains, creating a nostalgic scene reminiscent of early 20th-century portraiture; the details, such as the intricate design of the curtain.

Name/Title

TMA-2018-01-065

Entry/Object ID

TMA-2018-01-065

Description

b/w repro; portrait of a man sitting on a chair with his legs crossed, one hand on his knee, the other on the arm of the chair; half of an empty chair next to him; lace curtain hanging behind him; he is wearing a dark colored suit with a bowtie, ornate rug beneath him

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White

Subject

Leo Pianalto

Subject Person or Organization

Leo Pianalto, Sr. (1889 - 1983)

Collection

Cheryl Hovey Fears Collection

Category

digital print
Graphic Documents, Documentary Objects, 08: Communication Objects

Update Date

September 24, 2026