Mose Tolliver (AL. 1920-2006) Self Portrait

Paint on plywood board, compelling image using a minimal palette, signed "MOSE T" with beer tab hanging device at the top.

33.5 x 20 in.

After a severe accident ini the 1960s, preventing Mose from his landscape work, an employer encouraged him to try his hand at painting as form of rehabilitation. Using found materials and old house paints, Mose created a unique style, with his works now displayed in many museums and private collections.

Rough board as made; separation crack to upper left corner with repair; slight chip lower right corner.