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James Cash Penney

Penney, James Cash (1875-1971), an American merchant, established the J. C. Penney Company. Penney began his career as a clerk in a general store. He bought a partnership in a store in Wyoming in 1902, and later established new stores in partnership with men he trained. These stores were first called the Golden Rule stores. Executive portraiture commissioned for display for the anniversary of the stores founding. ( i know this is boring but someones collecting work for updated catalog) Graphite/32x24

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Armando Salas 24 Oct 2008

Worderful portrait and technique.

Emily Reed 23 Jun 2005

Wonderful tribute to J.C.

Kwabena Poku 31 May 2005

Excellent work

Terry Bullard 15 May 2005

awesome job Sher and nice to be commissioned for such a piece - you did an outstanding job!

Danny Chabino 19 Apr 2005

I knew I recognized this face, but it didn't strike me until I pulled it up. This is really awesome! Too bad his company isn't what he would have had it to be.

Reba McDonald 28 Jan 2005

An excellent job

Masrur Imani 26 Oct 2004

Another extremely realistic portrait.

joan warburton 03 Oct 2004

How proud they will be to put this up!

Mister E. 30 Sep 2004

Unfortunate he is not able to see the honor you have bestowed.

stephen smith 30 Sep 2004

nice polka dot bo tie. what else could i say that i havent said before

rick pkac 30 Sep 2004

I like it!!!!!!!!!!!

Tina Day 30 Sep 2004

Fantastic portrait Sher.You are an amazing lady.The detail is superb.

kristie taylor 30 Sep 2004

excellent job !!! ^U^

c.s. viator 30 Sep 2004

outstanding work!

Thom Roslan 30 Sep 2004

On the contrary Sher.....Not Boring at all.....You can see the "Golden Rule" in every line you drew in his face & posture!!! Masterful!!!

Andree Lerat 30 Sep 2004

This is a business man and a though one.

Jay Amatangelo 30 Sep 2004

Great job Sher. I'm not sure what Mr. Cash looks like, but I'm sure he looks like this! Comm work is always good.

Charles Oliver 30 Sep 2004

A penny for his thoughts? Excellent rendering and confident expression

Rob Jones 30 Sep 2004

This piece has your signature delicate touch, nicely done

Joao Brosque 30 Sep 2004

Beautiful Work!!!

teresa greene 30 Sep 2004

Wow such articulate details in te hands and face!

stan jones 30 Sep 2004

now this is good reminds me of some one love the great detail to his hands and face oh i just worked who he reminds me off nah wont say i is back

Peter Rutilquarz 29 Sep 2004

Good sharp lines, it seems a photo, great pencil work Sher.

Ric Strange 29 Sep 2004

wow left eye looking off and right eye looking right at you, cool.

thea walstra 29 Sep 2004

Masterpiece Sher. 10+++++

Nathan Reinhold 29 Sep 2004

Nice painting.

Pat Abbott 29 Sep 2004

I love your portraits, great job.

tim linville 29 Sep 2004

This is History!I used to fill candy machines at some,but You got to paint the picture of the Man!Sher,you're living the dream one masterpiece at a time!

Katelyn Golsby 29 Sep 2004

Very nice.

Juan Gomez 29 Sep 2004

NICE DRAWING Sher..a true business man

eileen martin 29 Sep 2004

great portrait, and commisioned is always good.

Tabitha Borges 29 Sep 2004

Great pencil work...