Young man lighting an elder's pipe. Watercolor on textured board, signed "Gianni" lower left corner, not framed, 12" x 17". A watercolor study of a young man helping an elderly friend light his pipe. The format of the composition; without detail in the background, focuses the viewer's attention on the character of the faces and the activity of the pipe lighting providing a charming narrative. The lower portion of the painting is unfinished in appearance, again a compositional device.
150/300 Sold $161.00
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