Conn Baker Drawing of Nude Figure

Item Details

Graphite on paper

A Conn Baker nude figure drawing. Ohioan Conn Baker (1871 – 1944) 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 nude figure study is rendered in graphite and charcoal on a cream hued paper. The drawing is signed and dated ‘Feb 1910’ by the artist’s hand to the lower right hand side, is under a white mat, behind acrylic and presented in a white composite frame with wire to verso.

Condition

- Minor marks consistent with age.

Dimensions

Measurement in frame; image measures 8.5"W x 12.5"H.

Item #

18COL058-071