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Norman Mills Price
Nude Boy Discovered in Barn - Gay Interest

1910 - 1920

About the Item

Norman Mills Price depicts a handsome, nude blond boy with classical good looks. He is lying on his stomach in straw in the loft of a barn with his buttocks exposed. The artist captures a moment of peak drama as the nude boy is surprised as another boy enters the loft and discovers him. Inscription in the margin: "Saw the Dutch boy, stark naked, lying flat in the empty loft, rolling terrified China - blue eyes at his " The was a commissioned illustration assignment most likely for a major newstand magazine. Unframed, Unsigned, gouache, pencil, grisaille,
  • Creator:
    Norman Mills Price (1877 - 1951, Canadian)
  • Creation Year:
    1910 - 1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The board is slightly bowed. Edges and corners have some separation and damage, the painting is in overall good condition. Best viewed with a top light to bring out detail. unframed.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385313393132

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