Smiling Self-Portrait by the River (1927)

A smiling Donald A. Hall Sr. sitting on massive rocks beside a rushing river, wearing a heavy overcoat, tall boots, and a flat cap. — Smiling Self-Portrait by the River (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Resting on massive boulders beside a rushing river, Donald A. Hall Sr. flashes a brilliant, genuine smile in this candid self-portrait. Wearing a heavy overcoat and flat cap, this 1927 image captures the Chief Engineer's profound joy while immersed in the natural world.