I found this at a great estate sale in Shutesbury, MA filled with daguerreotypes (sadly sold as one lot), primitives, and all sorts of things, and it made me laugh--for the situation, and for his red stocking cap, and for his face! It is a bed slipper I believe that he holds in his hand, its sole about to meet this pesky fly on the wall, whose buzzing one would guess woke our fellow up. A good one to hang by the light switch in the bedroom perhaps, or near the hook from which one hangs one’s robe!
8 1/4” x 6 1/8”. Late 19th century I believe, oil on canvas, stretched over a pine frame. I believe it was likely once framed as there are lines along the far right side and top edge. Otherwise very good condition, with some subtle details in the background at right, including what looks like a stag head hung on the wall.
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