Carlton Alfred Smith (1853-1946) - Self Portrait. Books - Poetry There is an inscription dated

There is an inscription dated 1906 to the front blank

The Caxtons - 1855

The frame has wear commensurate with age but remains in a very good condition overall

meaning it must be placed with caution

Height: 17cm

Carlton Alfred Smith (1853-1946) - Self Portrait. Books - Poetry There is an inscription datedA compelling self portrait by Carlton Alfred Smith (1853 1946). The work is signed 'Carlton A. Smith' verso, along with the words 'Self Portrait' to the top left verso. Oil on canvas. The work is extremely well executed with the sitter gazing out of the canvas as if looking at himself in a mirror. The artist has painted the work in such a way that the eyes of the portrait follow the viewer across a room. The face shows meticulous attention to detail