Stengel Portrait of a Gentleman Tuscan Gen Allesandro del Borro Mellin Postcard
Attributed to a number of artists, however, it is now belived to be attributed to artist Charles Mellin. Based on the painting c1645. Said to be one of the earliest honest depictions of obesity. Stengel & Co No. 29740, Made in Germany. Thick, substantial cardstock European Card. Postcard, unposted Divided Back (1907-1915) era. Brand/Publisher--Stengel & Co
Corner wear; pronounced on bottom left. Corners may have been intentionally rounded by a previous owner. General marking and edge wear.
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