19th c. Signed Oil Portrait 1896 Prints the words "Fabt/ Fabricant Paris"

the words "Fabt/ Fabricant Paris" have been translated to “Made in France” on the central brace and indicate a date after 1891 or 1887 respectively

"My time directing fashion shoots at Dah Len Studios

The distressed scroll is stretched between wooden black dowels and shadowboxed in a matte black frame with white backing

carved out or built up to create negative space

Wax anatomical models were originally used for its resemblance to human flesh and remained favored in the eighteenth century for its malleability

19th c. Signed Oil Portrait 1896 Prints the words "Fabt/ Fabricant Paris"ABOUT This is an original signed 19th century oil portrait of a gentleman. This piece has retained its original finish. CREATOR S. W. Mellott DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1896 MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Oil on Canvas. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. The piece is loose on one side. DIMENSIONS H 24 in. W 20 in. D 1 in. HISTORY This piece was found in SE Indiana. No other history is known.