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19th Century Portrait of a Country Boy Rodent Catcher

Period

19th Century

Materials

oil, canvas

Dimensions

W.	12.5 in;	H.	14.5 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	31.75 cm;	H.	36.83 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Condition

Good. Minor crackles. Minimal peeling, signs of previous smaller frame

Description

Artist: unknown
Provenance: unknown, purchased in Denmark, likely 19th century
Subject: a very interesting young boy with bare feet standing on a country road. He is actually carrying tools that place his as a Rat Catcher.
Canvas: 11.6" x 9.5" - later gilt frame, unsigned

Styles / Movements

Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

417795