This attractive and exceptional rarity in oil on canvas measures 34 1/8″ x 24 1/2″ framed; 30″ x 24″ actual and depicts a handsome and affluent young African American gentleman wearing a dark coat with large brass buttons, a colorful wastcoat and black cravat. Dating from the 1840’s-50’s, the naively painted portrait has great presence and presents a confident man with close-cropped hair and intense gaze. It was cleaned and relined in the 1980’s (the era of the frame) and you will note extensive in-painting in the background and to his suit lower right. There is apparent bitumen crazing in his hair and neckwear and there is NO apparent inpaint to the face/head. There is notable separation of the original canvas from the lining canvas, especially upper left and the paint layer is stable overall. You will note irregular varnish and a chip to the frame corner lower right. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “hank503″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Artist: Unknown
- Type: Painting
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Size: Medium
- Style: Black Folk Art
- Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
- Material: Canvas
- Production Technique: Oil Painting
- Subject: Portrait
- Time Period Produced: 1800-1849