6x6 Oil on Paper
NFS
Phineas Taylor Barnum 1810-1891
This is not a mugshot, but a portrait of P.T. Barnum. It's a painting for Carol Morgan's moleskin. Her theme is "Sides." Mr. Barnum was known for his sideshows which began when he was only 25 years old. He paid Joice Heath $1,000.00 to be put on exhibit. She claimed to be 161 years old and a nurse for George Washington. From this exhibit he made about $1,500.00 per week! And thus began the sideshow and soon his Barnum & Bailey Circus.
To view more of this moleskin project click HERE to view TEXAS MOLESKIN ROUND-UP. You won't be disappointed!
Très beau portrait... attention le jour où ils vont tous être exposés dans une même pièce, tu vas te sentir regarder...
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Really well modeled Linda, The warm tones on the shadow side are very effective. I like the bit of history too!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I love ,love,love your interpretation of "sides!" That is so original - just like you. Thanks a million times!
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