Christy Mathewson painting

Date2018

DescriptionBrightly colored acrylic on canvas painting depicting a close-up of Christy Mathewson's face, with no cap or shirt insignia visible. Mathewson is looking just off to the left of the viewer, a serious expression on his face. The artist has signed the work at the bottom, "Joel / Libby." The painting is mounted on a wooden frame, and the upper right corner of the canvas on the back is signed again, "Joel Libby / "Christy Mathewson" / 18-28."

Bio/Historical NoteA painting of Christy Mathewson by artist Joel Libby. The painting is based on a 1904 photograph believed to be an early photo taken by Charles Conlon.

Object numberB-2019-0132

Subject Mathewson, Christy, 1880-1925

Attributes

Classificationsworks of art

Dimensions40 x 50 in.

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