Man with a Hat, Cane and Glove

Nathan Oliveira, Man with a Hat, Cane and Glove, 1961, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Edith S. and Arthur J. Levin, 2005.5.56
Copied Nathan Oliveira, Man with a Hat, Cane and Glove, 1961, oil on canvas, 51 1247 12 in. (130.8120.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Edith S. and Arthur J. Levin, 2005.5.56

Artwork Details

Title
Man with a Hat, Cane and Glove
Date
1961
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
51 1247 12 in. (130.8120.8 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Edith S. and Arthur J. Levin
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on canvas
Classifications
Keywords
  • Dress — accessory — hat
  • Figure male — knee length
  • Dress — accessory — glove
  • Dress — accessory — cane
Object Number
2005.5.56

Artwork Description

The figure in Man with a Hat, Cane and Glove stands frontally, the formality of his posture and clothing humanized by his crooked tie, a charming imperfection in his otherwise dapper appearance. In describing his process of completing a painting, Oliveira said, “When I reach that point where the painting comes alive, then I step away. It reaches out and starts touching people; it’s up to them to deal with it.”

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