An Altar Boy

Abraham Solomon, ARA (1823-62)

Signed and dated 1842

Oil on canvas

26 x 14 inches

"This altar boy swinging a thurible with hot charcoal burning incense, appears Christian, perhaps Eastern Orthodox. An early work." — Rupert Maas

Provenance: Owen Edgar Gallery, London.

Exhibited: Geffrye Museum, London, and Birmingam Museum and Art Gallery, Solomon, a Family of Painters, 1985-86.

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