Scrawny Strongman, Young Man Lifting Weight (with Nice Shadow) RPPC oil on tin with just a little surface

with just a little surface spotting at the corners

I do really love the bittersweetness of the phrase itself

It looks to me that the figure here in blue coat and black hat holds a rifle in his hand

glazed a deep orange with hand-painted gold decoration

including numerous examples of pieces sold--enough for me know to know that this stands as a really wonderful (and highly collectible) example of his work

Scrawny Strongman, Young Man Lifting Weight (with Nice Shadow) RPPC oil on tin with just a little surfaceI think my favorite strongman photo I've ever seen, after my own heart looking as if he's just come from the library! I love that his lowered hand is clenched into a fist as well, and the excellent shadow at lower left, too. 5 3 8" x 3 7 16" and in good condition, with general light wear and stains. Unused postcard back.