A portrait of the artist in his studio... Duphiney by Tolman

I just learned of this painting by Stacy Tolman that now hangs in the Providence Art Club. Stacy Tolman was a contemporary of my grandfather's. Apparently there is "paperwork" that says the painting by Tolman of an artist working in his studio at the Fleur-de-lys Studios is of my grandfather, Wilfred Duphiney.

It does not look like him to me, but I only know my grandfather by a handful of self-portraits and photographs, so there are many years in his life in which I would not "recognize" him. And I am delighted to learn of this painting. My grandfather painted a portrait of Tolman as well, and art work by Tolman is evident in my grandfather's studio -- both of which I have posted about in the past.

Hmm...but then again. Here he is in his studio:

Here he is below in his smock; ok, I am beginning to see him.

I look forward to seeing Tolman's painting in person at the Providence Art Club.