Harold Riley (1934-2023)
'Portrait of a Boy'
10.75" (H) x 7.75" (W)
Charcoal and Pastel
 
 
This fabulous mixed media piece is of a boy who was probably a young Lamp Lighter, getting up very early to light the gas lamps throughout the town or village.  It was not uncommon for Riley to depict Lamp Lighters many times in his work.
 
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