Original Portrait Painting Bearded Man Wearing Hat Signed Barken 8"x8" Canvas

This folksy portrait painting of a bearded man wearing a wide brim hat will make a great addition to your folk art or portrait painting collection. It features an outsider style portrait with thick/rough painted details in a fashion that I would call naïve, along with a cursive handwriting overlay on the wide brim hat shape. I am not sure if the paint is oil or acrylic nor do I know if the subject is a living person or a historical figure such as Claude Monet who it might resemble. In addition, the composition is painted on an 1.5" x 8" x 8" deep gallery wrap style canvas so there is no need for framing, however it might need a hanger added to the back if that is your preference (I personally prefer to leave it as is and hang on a long nail so it sits flush against the wall). Will blend perfectly with styles including primitive, outsider, folk art, Americana, Urban, Modernist, Mid Century and more. Please read complete details below and review photos closely for condition. Thank you and enjoy!


ITEM DETAILS:

  • Approximate weight is 9 ozs
  • Measures approximately 1.5" x 8" x 8" 
  • Condition: In pre-owned handmade used condition with wear including dirt, dust, grime, stains, paint voids, scratches, scuffing, abrasions, fingerprints, smudge marks, random paint marks on the back, some white canvas showing through on the front side, unevenly applied paint texture/surface/finish, scuffing and wear to the painted surface around the edges of the canvas, a piece of clear tape on the wood stretcher, stains, pencil marks on the wood stretcher and overall wear from handling and age. Please see photos for details.
  • Age/era: Unknown. I am guessing it was painted in the last 20 years or so but I cannot guarantee
  • Origin: I purchased the piece in Indianapolis, Indiana USA but I do not know where it was originally created
  • Marks: Signed what appears to be BARKEN on the front lower right corner of the painting

PURCHASE DETAILS:

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