Category Archives: Gentlemen

June 10, 2015

J.C. Leyendecker model Neil Hamilton staring at one of the master’s paintings

Neil Hamilton. Picture scanned from the J.C. Leyendecker book by Laurence S. Cutler and Judy Goffman Cutler

Ah, I could gush about J.C. Leyendecker’s works (and his brother’s) for eternity. While his main model was Charles Beach who was his lifelong partner, he also used other models like the actor Neil Hamilton. This is a picture of him gazing at Joe’s work above a fireplace.

While Norman Rockwell is the ultimate Americana painter in the American psyche, he wouldn’t be anywhere near where he is if it weren’t for Leyendecker.

The book is worth the expense. A beautiful collection of his work.

3 Comments | tags: J.C. Leyendecker, Neil Hamilton | posted in Gentlemen, Others

June 9, 2015

1910s full figure portrait

By C.E. Ryan

RPPC. Private Collection.

The late 1910s, when the young generation dismissed their parents’ constraining coats and pants for more relaxed and comfortable wear.

A close-up of this fine gent.

RPPC: AZO 4 up triangles. 1904-1918

Leave a comment | tags: 1900s-1910s, 1910s, bowtie, edwardian, fashion, full figure portrait, retro | posted in Gentlemen, RPPCs

June 9, 2015

Riding his horse on a winter day

By C.E. Ryan

Digitally enhanced RPPC. Private Collection.

The original is faded by time and has stains all over. I did see potential in it and I’m happy with the way this turned out. I must add I changed the height of his bowler and tweaked the shoulders of his coat.

In a bowler and warm overcoat, this gentleman is riding his mare in the winterish countryside. He’s all smile too, proudly posing with the animal. This picture was taken in the mid 1910s.

RPPC: AZO 1904-1918

Leave a comment | tags: 1900s, bowler, horse, outdoors, overcoat, steed | posted in Gentlemen, RPPCs

June 9, 2015

A Man of God

By C.E. Ryan

1890s cabinet card of priest. Private Collection.

A nice portrait of a priest from Manchester, New Hampshire. I’m tempted to say more but I’ll refrain. >:-)

The front is blank but the back is light pink with the busy but pretty photographer logo of the 1890s.

Photographer: S. Piper. 864 Elm St. Manchester. New Hampshire.

14 Comments | tags: 1890s-1900s, beautiful eyes, handsome man, Manchester, New Hampshire, portrait, S. Piper, USA | posted in Cabinet Cards, Gentlemen

June 8, 2015

‘I am your honey’

By C.E. Ryan

“I am your honey”. Private Collection.

This is just too cute of a picture. This handsome gent is being all cheeky holding his sign. I hope he gave this to the lady of his heart, wouldn’t you be all smile to receive something like this?

This is a tiny picture, 1″ 1/4 by 1″ 1/2. Maybe from a photo strip.

Leave a comment | tags: bowtie, cute, Funny, handsome man, smiling, USA | posted in Gentlemen, Humorous, Photobooths

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