African American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Hand-Painted Tiger Sculpture by Isaac Smith, 1980 Mid-Century Modern He first encountered modern art

He first encountered modern art through the work of James Ensor before learning about the ideas of the Futurists and Cubists

they have carved & pierced headrests

with the Latin phrase "Ecce Homo" (behold the man) painted to the top

the clock with the original weights & brass bob pendulum

Beauquesne developed a penchant for detail and a commitment to depicting military life and historical battles with accuracy and vigor

African American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Hand-Painted Tiger Sculpture by Isaac Smith, 1980 Mid-Century Modern He first encountered modern artHand carved and signed wooden tiger sculpture by celebrated African American folk artist Isaac Smith (19442016). The sculpture circa 1980. This large whimsical tiger sculpture is carved from wood and hand painted in bold orange, black, and cream tones. Depicted on the prowl, its elongated body stretches forward with wide yellow eyes, alert ears, and wiry whiskers that give the animal an animated presence. The natural contours of the wood enhance the