Reserved - German School Portrait Of An Older Gentleman

Reserved - German School Portrait Of An Older Gentleman

A characterful early 20th-century portrait of an older gentleman in profile with a red necktie.

The use of light and shade is reminiscent of the way 17th-century old masters would use chiaroscuro to add drama. We love his expression and particularly the rogue eyebrow that’s twisting out of place.

He certainly has a fierce look to him.

Signed ‘E Kimelmann’ in the upper right.

Medium
Oil on canvas
Overall size
15½” x 19½” / 40cm x 50cm
Year of creation
c. 1910
Provenance
Germany
Condition
Very good overall.

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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