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UnknownAntique Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Handsome Gaucho or Cowboy, American ca 1920ca 1920
ca 1920
About the Item
This is a very striking portrait of a young man with a sombrero and southwest attire that could be either be of a cowboy or gaucho from Mexico or further south.
Purchased as a damaged larger unsigned oil on canvas, it was sized down to avoid the missing paint and tears in the dark background areas that frankly seemed superfluous. The painting appeared to be on American canvas and stretchers that measured 25” x 30”. It has been professionally sized and the resulting canvas laid to a masonite panel that measures 16” x 24 1/2”. A very small amount of inpainting was done after the piece was cleaned. It was then placed in the accompanying period painted wood frame, measuring 22” x 30 1/2” overall.
The result is a very striking portrait that is very well painted in style, composition and brushstrokes. The unknown artist was clearly a well trained person with great talent, and of the early 20th century period around 1920. The color choices against the dark background enhance the bold work. The lighting is good, focusing on light and shadow in a way to give dimensionality to the sitter. As a resized portrait, it fits the frame in a tight way that allows the viewer to focus on the man’s finely painted features, countenance and clothing.
The work is now in good preserved condition with the frame showing minor signs of age and inpainting.
- Creation Year:ca 1920
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Baltimore, MD
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2396213940752
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