Just one more chapter.
A signed 1984 work by American artist Conger Metcalf captures a young reader completely lost in a book, bare feet, furrowed brow and all.
Known especially for his expressive figurative work, Conger Metcalf (1914–1998) returned often to children, artists, and other figures absorbed in the business of everyday life. Little Reader, signed and dated 1984, depicts a young boy folded over an oversized book with the wonderfully serious concentration of someone who has no intention of being interrupted. Rendered in sanguine on gessoed paper, the artwork measures 15 × 11 inches and is presented in an ornate, custom linen-lined frame measuring 23 × 19 inches overall. A particularly good gift for the lifelong reader, the English major, or anyone whose nightstand has become structurally unsound. The framed artwork arrives beautifully wrapped and ready to give.
In very good vintage condition, with no visible damage to the artwork or its custom frame. The ornate frame retains the natural patina of its age, consistent with its 1984 presentation.
Just one more chapter.
A signed 1984 work by American artist Conger Metcalf captures a young reader completely lost in a book, bare feet, furrowed brow and all.
Known especially for his expressive figurative work, Conger Metcalf (1914–1998) returned often to children, artists, and other figures absorbed in the business of everyday life. Little Reader, signed and dated 1984, depicts a young boy folded over an oversized book with the wonderfully serious concentration of someone who has no intention of being interrupted. Rendered in sanguine on gessoed paper, the artwork measures 15 × 11 inches and is presented in an ornate, custom linen-lined frame measuring 23 × 19 inches overall. A particularly good gift for the lifelong reader, the English major, or anyone whose nightstand has become structurally unsound. The framed artwork arrives beautifully wrapped and ready to give.
In very good vintage condition, with no visible damage to the artwork or its custom frame. The ornate frame retains the natural patina of its age, consistent with its 1984 presentation.