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Mica Paintings

VBI-0228

BOOT POLISHER AT WORK

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Details

Artist
Not specified
Year
1800's
School / Studio
Company School
Size
5 x 3.25 in

Description

Mica painting depicting a barefoot, moustached boot polisher kneeling with a black boot across his raised knee and brushing its surface. He wears a decorated white turban, a white long-sleeved tunic and an ochre lower garment; a second boot, brushes and a dark bottle are arranged beside him. A green domed chest with a gold-coloured fastening stands to the right, beneath deep red drapery extending across the upper edge.

Condition

Good