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James Hess (American 1858 - 1890 )
James Hess (American 1858 - 1890 )
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'Still life painting of a photograph (Civil War era cabinet card) in a Trompe l'Oeil style and likely an artist self portrait), whisky bottle (identified on label) drink with lemons, Japanese fan, bottle, shadow study....' 1877 Oil on canvas. 20'' x 16'' Signed and dated lower left. (James Hess aka John N. Hess)
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Relined. Appears to have had a prior prorfessional restoration.
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