Older Man with Hole-y Sweater and Hat in Hand, Striking Antique Tintype carved painted eagle aqua and red

aqua and red

And then soft greens on the horizon and framing the river view

or it could certainly be used as a planter or small serving bowl

Oh the weird and wonderful things people have made

but overall good antique condition and the combs

Older Man with Hole-y Sweater and Hat in Hand, Striking Antique Tintype carved painted eagle aqua and redI'll never tire of stark, very sharp focus antique tintypes like this one, which put all attention back on the subject making them feel intensely close and present, right there. One has a sense here that every wrinkle on this man's face tells a story, and every hole in his sweater too. And the curious position of his hand as it holds this brim of his hat adds another layer, making that hat seem like the key to unlocking him. 3 5 16" x 2 7 16". A bit