SOLD Melancholic Looking Young Man Against Whispy, Moody Painted Backdrop magazine holder Perhaps it is especially because

Perhaps it is especially because I keenly identify with this clumsy child

The writing on reverse is a bit visible through the paper

of making it feel fresh

done many years ago by an uncle of the owner

Spotting this as I walked into an antiques show in central Mass last weekend set my heart racing and made me swoon

SOLD Melancholic Looking Young Man Against Whispy, Moody Painted Backdrop magazine holder Perhaps it is especially becauseA very dreamy feeling one, with the super wispy branches of the painted backdrop seeming just right to match the rather melancholic look of this young man. I like the out of focus ness of his hands and lower body, too, while the details of the backdrop were captured with perfect clarity. Nice and moody, and the parting of this young man's bangs looks like curtains opening, which feels just right too. 3 3 8" x 2 1 4". Folded forward lower right corner,