I believe the mask is called a visard and was used to protect against the sun.
Oh I thought blackface was just that casual back then.
The more things change the more they stay the same
That's just a modified balaclava.
The noblewoman probably didn't pay for the portrait, so the face was blacked out in protest
I like this explanation the most, but I'm going to go with her being an eldrich horror instead.
She's a practicing member of the cult of cthulu.
I say it's both, really. 🥹🦑
What’s with the blackface? Lol.
Just a touch of blackface
The call of the void . . .
At first glance I thought the guy on the bottom left was talking a selfie...it took me a second to sort it out.
"Look how happy he is!"
Apparently they had squid game back then
For a second I thought that guy was taking selfie... which makes no sense.
That girl Is creepy AF
artporn
Wander the gallery. Look at the art. Be polite. If you feel able please post some great art :)