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Outstanding early 19th C. oil on canvas of a young Southern boy in an outdoor setting with riding cap in hand. Directly from a private home just outside of Lexington in Bath County, Kentucky. Housed in a fantastic period gilt frame, original to the painting. Sitter unknown. Unsigned. Ca. 1835-45. A great fresh-out-of-the-home find!
Measuring approximately __"wide by __"tall.
Conservation: professionally relined for stability, one repair to upper left sky, minimal scattered touch-up.