19th-Century German School

Portrait Of A Gentleman

19th-Century German School

Portrait Of A Gentleman

This charming mid-19th-century oil painting depicts a gentleman wearing a white shirt with a black coat and necktie.

His collars are turned down and his hair is styled with a side parting.

In the 1840s/50s, men tended to wear their hair covering the top of the ears, which was often accompanied by side-whiskers and moustaches. Here, the young gentleman sports a beard akin to a modern-day chinstrap. Quite a dapper characteristic.

The portrait is signed/dated and housed within a gilt frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas laid on board
Overall size: 15½” x 18” / 40cm x 46cm
Year of creation: c. 1849
Condition: Overall very presentable. Frame with some age-related wear.

Conservation & History

We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also often restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.

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