Reserved - Late 19th-Century French School Portrait Of A Gentleman

Reserved - Late 19th-Century French School Portrait Of A GentlemanA late 19th century French school portrait of a gentleman wearing a dark coat, white shirt and black bow tie. He carries an air of a stoic hard working character thats endured a turbulent life. His style fits alongside other portraits from the 1880s when collars were stiff and bow ties were popular. Hes probably wearing a waistcoat under his suit jacket and may also carry a pocket watch. The portrait is housed within a beautiful swept frame with

It’s been painted quickly with broad brushstrokes and feels impressionistic in its style

The painting is monogrammed in the lower left and housed within a 19th-century gilded frame that’s probably the original

portraits of this nature are copies of renaissance or baroque originals but we’re unable to find another version

It fits with the style of the Barbizon group of artists who were active between 1830-1870

nook or shelf

the in-painting appears to be minimal

A fine early 20th-century oil on canvas by Danish landscape artist

wealth and luscious colours

But good enough to hang without a problem

Canvas in good condition

27½” x 23½” / 70cm x 60cm

Overall size 10” x 13” / 25cm x 33cm