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Portrait studies: Old men

Title:

Buffalo Hunter

Approximate Size:

42" x  54"

Description:

This warm and wonderful painting of a buffalo hunter with his rifle captures a true picture of the American Old West. 

Oil/Canvas

Title:

Old Man with Pipe

Approximate Size:

30" x 40"

Description:

This is a perfect example of Gideon's composition and power to portray life into the paint. Here is an old man relaxing with a pipe in an old 18th century pub. A very powerful piece that depicts the simple joys of life.

Oil/Canvas

Title:

Mark Twain

Approximate Size:

36" x  52"

Description:

This  piece is from a series of artworks depicting the magical touch of Mark Twain and his stories.

Oil/Canvas

Title:

The Potter

Approximate Size:

40" x 56"

Description:

An old man going about his business, skillfully crafting pottery to make a living.

Oil/Canvas 

Title:

Art Dealers

Approximate Size:

40" x 48"

Description:

Perhaps one of the best judges of character is Gideon himself. After decades of encounters with art dealers, this work was created to show the deceptive character of art dealers. 

Oil/Canvas

Title:

Watching Grandpa

Approximate Size:

36" x 48"

Description:

A cheerful painting of a little boy watching his Grandpa work. 

Oil/Canvas

Title:

Maxwell Street Man

Approximate Size:

24" x  30"

Description:

After Gideon's return from WWII, he went to Chicago for a visit and went to the famous "Maxwell Street."  He saw this old man and was inspired with his character. Gideon had his camera with him, so he gave the man some money to let him take his picture. He returned and did this painting which has become a favorite of all visitors and lovers of Gideon's art. On every tour he tells this story of "The Maxwell Street Man."

Oil/Canvas

Title:

Mending Nets

Approximate Size:

40" x 48"

Description:

This charming painting portrays the daily life of a fisherman mending his nets before he goes out for a day's work. 

Oil/Canvas

Title:

A Rest in the Park

Approximate Size:

39" x 51"

Description:

Here is an old man resting with a cup of coffee after a hard day's work. A very powerful piece that depicts the simplicity of life.

Oil/Canvas

Title:

Old Man with Pipe

Approximate Size:

36" x  48"

Description:

A very powerful piece that depicts the simple joys of life.

Oil/Canvas

Title:

Old Man with Pipe

Approximate Size:

30" x 40"

Description:

An old man relaxing with a pipe.

Oil/Canvas



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