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537 - Portrait of a Gentleman. Spanish School. 19th century
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Estimate €180 - €900
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Description
Portrait of a Gentleman. Spanish School. 19th century Oil on canvas. The painting depicts the bust of a gentleman with a slightly tilted forehead, dressed in dark clothing with a white collar. His face, framed by blond hair combed back and a neatly trimmed moustache, displays a serene and direct expression. The neutral, sombre background helps to draw the viewer’s attention to the sitter’s features. The painting stands out for its realistic approach, with particular attention paid to the modelling of the face, the highlights on the forehead, and the reflections in the eyes, which lend liveliness and personality to the subject. The brushwork is thick and expressive, making use of glazes and impasto in strategic areas. The treatment of volume and the study of lighting evoke the Romantic tradition of portraiture, combining chromatic restraint with a measured emotional intensity. This work is part of the aesthetic of the 19th-century Spanish School, which focused on the psychological portraiture of individual figures. Its intimate dimension and the evocative nature of the figure give it a notable symbolic resonance. 40 x 36 cm
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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