The Bather, an oil on canvas from 1998, is hanging since 2004 in the seat of the district of Hoboken in the office of the district's president. This compares to a mayor's office in a 30.000 people town. It is a strange, kind, a bit otherworldly painting. Tony loved Hoboken. He had his routine there and his friends. He knew where to get breakfast and lunch and good second hand stuff... He also loved this particular painting with the subtle hues of blues and purples broken up by tenter pinks and sensuous red. The standing figure seem to be given a blessing or accepting an offering. If you ask in Broydengorgh Castle, they'll let you in the office, although you can see The Bather from the hall. They may still have a few catalogs... ask for them.
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