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

But best is the interior of the chamber pot

I do really love the bittersweetness of the phrase itself

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

though who would ever want to hide these

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.