Handsome, Blushing Men in Boots, Nicely Scratchy and Atmospheric 19th Century Tintype as is who could have been a

who could have been a brilliant child

I purchased this drawing from a seller in England

Box measures 9 1/4 w x 9 7/8" d x 2 3/4" t

the Sint Lucas association

Rendered in pastels or cray-pas I believe

Handsome, Blushing Men in Boots, Nicely Scratchy and Atmospheric 19th Century Tintype as is who could have been aI love how relaxed and also full of attitude these two look. And how the hand and forearm of the standing man rests on the shoulder of the seated one. I might take them as co conspirators in some scheme yet to unfold. (I've been watching Deadwood and they feel like they might be about to arrive in town, plot in hand!) With what looks to be a partial view of a dresser at near right, shirts or uniforms hanging. The dealer I purchased this from