Portrait of a Gentleman with Moustache, Oil Painting, Early 20th Century

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Oil on canvas realized between 1900 and 1930. A finely executed portrait of a seated gentleman, depicted in half-length against … Read more Oil on canvas realized between 1900 and 1930. A finely executed portrait of a seated gentleman, depicted in half-length against a neutral brown-grey background. The sitter, with neatly parted dark hair and a pronounced moustache, wears a dark suit, white high collar and blue tie. The artist demonstrates careful attention to physiognomic detail, particularly in the modelling of the face, with nuanced tonal variations around the eyes and moustache lending a strong sense of character. The composition, sober and direct, reflects the conventions of bourgeois portraiture of the early 20th century, likely intended for private or familial commemoration. The canvas is unlined, with areas of wear and fraying along the edges; small surface abrasions and minor losses are visible, notably along the perimeter. The paint layer remains stable with strong coloration and well-preserved detail to the sitter’s features. See less