Early 20th century Portrait? American or Continental?

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  1. moontymes

    moontymes Well-Known Member

    Hi everyone.
    This looks to be an early 20th century portrait. I can't figure out if it's French or American. The little tabs on the stretcher bars make me think French or other European country, but it also looks like Philadelphia School. There are also influences of Cassat, a little bit. There is some writing on the stretcher bar but I can't make it out. Otherwise the piece isn't signed.
    What are your thoughts?
    Thanks. b1.jpg b2.jpg b3.jpg b4.jpg b5.jpg b6.jpg b7.jpg b8.jpg
     
    moontymes, Jul 3, 2020
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  2. moontymes

    moontymes Well-Known Member

    Pls disregard the frame, as it's a lot newer than the canvas b9.jpg
     
    moontymes, Jul 3, 2020
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  3. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    That baby is HUGE in relationship to the chair.
     
    wiscbirddog, Jul 4, 2020
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  4. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Amateur work IMO
     
    blooey, Jul 4, 2020
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  5. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    I don't know a thing about it, but it's charmingly adorable to me.:cat:
     
    judy, Jul 4, 2020
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree, amateur. Very sweet though.
     
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  7. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    agree with every comment above !
     
    antidiem, Jul 4, 2020
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  8. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    I would guess American.
     
    antidiem, Jul 4, 2020
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  9. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    The baby's head and torso appears out of proportion to his legs and feet. But it's generally a cute picture.....that's a very strange looking chair.....
     
    Aquitaine, Jul 4, 2020
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  10. moontymes

    moontymes Well-Known Member

    Thanks Antidiem! :)
     
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