The Armand Merizon Collection 1920-2010

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Newton Carter in his Barber Shop

The first of two portraits drawn by Armand Merizon when he was a teen. Mr. Newton Carter owned a barbershop on Eastern Ave near Sherman St, Crand Rapids, MI. Merizon had his hair cut by Mr. Carter as his father did. Mr. Carter only cut white peoples hair, as Merizon understood. Merizon was very fond of Mr. Carter and they had long talks together. Chantal bought from Kim Smith @ Perception Gallery, Grand Rapids, Mi. in 2010 after Merizon had  passed.  It was sold to Kim by David Pryce. Pryce bought it from an estate sale.


Medium: Charcoal on paper
Dimensions: 24" x 18"
Location: Chantal Merizon Van Heest
Date Produced: 1930 to 1939

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