This is a very good rendition of Mr. Clemens before he is known to have written under the pseudonym of Mark Twain. It is far better than anyone could do without a careful study of the man. There is no mustache & the sideburns accurately reflect the period of time depicted, so attention to detail is obvious. However, his hair & clothing is of a later period and there isn't any tobacco in sight. The facial features & hair depict a much older Clemens as though he were sporting a mustache and the alteration of the traditional facial hair does not alter this effect. To me this is a monument of a matured Clemens youthified rather than a truly youthful Clemens piloting the old Mississippi. It is still a rather wonderful monument, just the same! Generically Yours, Mr. Nit Picker (Robert Slotta)