Portrait of a Man as an Artist

Portrait of a Man as an Artist
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17617
Building: 
Central Library
Floor: 
Lower Level/Vault
Object Description
Artist: 
Orval Hixon
Artist Dates: 
1884-1982
Artist Nationality: 
American
Object Type: 
Photograph
Details: 
This is a sepia toned photograph of a man dressed as an artist.
Framed: 
Yes
 - Glass
Length: 
25 inches
Width: 
1 inch
Height: 
31 inches
Description: 

The identity of this man is unknown, but his persona is not. He is dressed here as the archetypal French painter in an exaggerated beret, precise mustache, painters frock, paintbrush, and wooden paint palette. Although there is no paint on his materials, one can assume that he is in the midst of working on the piece hanging on the wall behind him. He stands poised with brush to palette and head turned to the side, offering a dramatic profile of his character.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes