Portrait, 19th-20th Century, Paint on Paper, Framed

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Old portrait – painted on paper (19th/20th century) in original frame
An old, hand-painted portrait – mixed media (likely oil … Read more Old portrait – painted on paper (19th/20th century) in original frame
An old, hand-painted portrait – mixed media (likely oil or tempera) on paper, protected by a board. The painting is framed in its original gilded frame, measuring 40 x 34.5 cm.
Painting itself 31x26
The style is realistic/academic, estimated at the turn of the 19th/20th century (ca. 1890–1930). No visible signature. The painting shows signs of age: cracks, abrasions, and local paint loss (visible in the photos). The frame is in good condition.
A unique decoration in a vintage, antique style – perfect for interiors with character.
The painting depicts a portrait painted in oil or tempera on paper covered with a thin board.

Style:
Strong brushstrokes, soft modeling of light and shadow,
Muted, earthy color palette,
A confident expression of the face and background – may indicate academic painting or realism.
The lack of a detailed background focuses attention on the face – a psychological portrait.

Based on:
frame style (classicizing, palm leaf – popular in the 19th/20th centuries),
wear and cracks in the paint layer,
technique (paper on board was common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries).
Estimated age of the work: c. 1890–1930.
Condition:
Visible cracks in the paint layer,
Discoloration and soiling,
Paint loss on the forehead and background,
Frame in good condition, although with minor abrasions and chips. See less