Caricature Portrait of a Boy

This is a framed pastel artwork depicting a young boy in a caricature style. The boy has dark hair and a smiling, slightly mischievous expression with rosy cheeks. He is wearing a brown brimmed hat with a round pin or badge on the front, a white collared shirt, a dark tie with a repeating pattern (difficult to discern), and a blue jacket or suit coat. A red flower with green leaves is prominently displayed on his left lapel. The background is rendered in shades of green, with visible strokes of pastel giving it a textured appearance. The artist's signature, which appears to read 'major', is signed in red pastel in the upper right corner of the image. The artwork is housed in a simple wooden frame with a visible wood grain texture. The frame shows some signs of age and wear, including minor abrasions. There is some glare on the glass covering the artwork, which partially obscures the top central area. The pastel medium appears well-preserved, though the nature of pastel often results in some dusting or smearing over time, which could contribute to the slightly blurred effect in some areas. The style suggests a mid-20th century origin, possibly as a portrait or a character study. The craftsmanship appears to be of a moderate level, with expressive lines and bold color choices typical of caricature art.

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