"An Evening with Adolphe Menjou" a Mixed Media Original Artwork by Richard Merkin. Richard Marshall Merkin was an American painter, illustrator and arts educator. Merkin's fascination with the 1920s and 1930s defined his art and shaped his identity as a professional dandy. The artwork shares its title with a famous actor from the golden ages of film and this is an homage to him. Adolphe Jean Menjou was an American actor whose career spanned both silent films and talkies. He became a leading man during the 1920s, known for his debonair and sophisticated screen presence. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Front Page. You can certainly tell that Merkin tailored himself to this artist who came before him and presented Menjou's charm in a titillating fashion. The art piece has a label on the back with the artwork title. It is in good condition for its usage.