This expressive mid-century portrait by American artist David Pallock depicts a young boy wearing a vibrant blue hat. Pallock, a Cape Ann artist known for his marine and landscape scenes as well as his figurative work, utilizes a textured, impasto-like application of oil paint that gives the piece a strong physical presence. The boy is rendered with a thoughtful expression, set against a dark, moody background that emphasizes the bright blue of his headwear. The work is signed David Pallock in the lower right and is housed in a period-correct, ornate gold-leaf wooden frame with a classic linen liner.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 22in H x 18in L (frame)

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Period: Mid-20th Century

• Condition: Very good; minor surface grime consistent with age; frame shows light gilding loss at corners

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