Handsome Man with Mustache, Bowler, and Unbuttoned Buttons, Antique Tintype Javanese mask where classmates included David Smith

where classmates included David Smith

published in 1899

and was enhanced with some green and white paint plus yellowy-cream paint across the flat of the stumps

and a rainbow of colors

Handsome Man with Mustache, Bowler, and Unbuttoned Buttons, Antique Tintype Javanese mask where classmates included David SmithJust a terrific portrait I think. Very handsome and appearing very at ease, including for the gape between the unbuttoned buttons on his vest. (Looks as if he might reach inside and pull out four Aces! ) I also really like the effect of the slightly wavering arches above and below framing him, as if he were being viewed through a makeshift scope. The fabric draped over the arm of the chair lends a sort of grandmotherly sweetness, too. 3 1 2" x 2 1 2".