This is Richard M. Samuel's 1950 modeling card from the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art. Their notes indicate that he modeled for Gasparo. The beard would have been almost unheard of in 1950, and I would love to see some of this handsome man's work on canvas or paper.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a superb series worthy of my friend Jerry!!! There is variety, exceptional photos without oils and without tucked in stomachs!!! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Albert!
Deletehe makes me gasp!-Dee Exx
ReplyDeleteMe, too!
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