Louis Wain Fact #9:
Since a boy, he had an interest in fighting sports such as boxing and sparring, and his nose seemingly bore the signs of being broken in such matches. Although Wain himself admits the truth is possibly a bit more mundane, “As a child I had had my nose broken at school.”
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85. THE VIOLIN RECITAL
Watercolour and Bodycolour
7" x 9"
(Website note: this piece was previously titled "The Fiddler" on this site. Since Chris Beetles is a more reputable and respected source than 'art.com' we have changed it to reflect the title as seen in his books.)