Conn Baker Graphite Drawing Portrait

Item Details

Graphite on paper

A graphite drawing on paper by Ohioan Conn Baker (1871 – 1944). Baker was a world-record bicycle racer known as the Columbus Flyer, a circus performer billed as the amazing Diavolo, and a distinguished artist who ended his career as a state auditor. This drawing, thought to be a self portrait, depicts a painter, viewed from behind the left shoulder. It is unsigned and presented under glass in a white wooden frame with kickstand to verso.

Condition

Consistent with age; water damage to left side

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Item #

18COL044-097