1919165

ORIG OIL PAINTING OF A STREET MUSICIAN W/GUITAR#1919165

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ORIG OIL PAINTING OF A STREET MUSICIAN W/GUITAR#1919165
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AN ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING OF A STREET MUSICIAN WITH A GUITAR IN SOUTH AMERICA</em></td>
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AN ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING OF A STREET MUSICIAN WITH A GUITAR<P>
A lovely expressionist painting of a street musician (or busker) standing on a corner sidewalk. He holds his right hand out, entreating the viewer and passersby to tip him for his music after he has played. His guitar is in his left hand, and he wears a long black and red cross-striped overcoat with oversized pants and shoes. He has a long white beard and hair on the sides of his head, though he is balding on the top. Certainly the observer is able to sympathize with his plight and the struggles in his life. The artist has beautifully captured the plaintive emotional expression on this man's face as he asks for money, with a thick impasto painting brush style which emphasizes the hard life he lives. The scene is set against a black night sky, illuminated by a lone street lamp, perhaps reflecting the mood or state of mind of the subject. In the distance can be seen two structures. The one on the left reads, 'COMIDA' (FOOD), and the one on the right reads, 'VINOS', (WINES). His dog stands at his feet awaiting a treat or a walk. The scene probably takes place somewhere in Central or South America. <p>
Dimensions of this painting are 21.75" high by 18.1" wide, and it is unframed, though the canvas is stretched on wood. Condition is excellent, with only minor imperfections around the edges. The artist has signed the piece at ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Circa mid-20th century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:SOUTH AMERICA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Allaga</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:21.75</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:18.1</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:ORIG OIL PAINTING OF A STREET MUSICIAN W/GUITAR</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Oils on Canvas</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Miami, Florida</td></tr>
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