The Old Almanac (1886). Jefferson David Chalfant (American, 1856-1931). Oil on canvas.Chalfant is re
The Old Almanac (1886). Jefferson David Chalfant (American, 1856-1931). Oil on canvas.Chalfant is remembered mostly for his trompe l'oeil still life paintings. Often, Chalfant’s compositions closely follow prototypes by Harnett, but Chalfant usually simplifies, eliminating secondary objects and details. In this work, there are secondary details–other books, candlestick, glasses, and scissors–but the focus is the 1842 Almanac. -- source link
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