Reserved - Worn Portrait Of An Older Gentleman
£359.00
An early 20th-century portrait of a smart older gentleman wearing a white shirt, black tie and jacket. With his stern expression and heavyset eyes, he looks like a man with an intriguing story.
The portrait has been varnished heavily and this has cracked in places to create a network of curved lines. However, rather than detract from the painting’s overall appeal, it only seems to amplify this gentleman’s tough appearance.
An unusual and highly atmospheric piece.
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Size | 18” x 16” / 46cm x 38cm |
| Year of creation | c. 1920 |
| Provenance | Rotterdam, Holland |
| Condition | The paint layer is bituminised in the bottom right and has some scuffing around the periphery. The varnish layer has cracked in areas. |