19th Century Portrait

This 19th-century watercolor depicts a male bust portrait, set within an oval frame at the center of a wide mat. The man, dressed in a dark suit and white shirt, is shown seated before a garden or woodland scene, composed of delicately rendered trees and vegetation. The style is typical of portraits of this period: fine lines, soft colors, and meticulous rendering of the face. In the lower right corner of the composition, a handwritten inscription—"EB Montagné, April 29, 1841"—appears to indicate the artist's signature as well as the date the work was created. The wooden frame, adorned with gilt relief motifs, is also characteristic of the 19th century and enhances the watercolor. Please note: the painting shows visible signs of wear and deterioration, including signs of age, foxing on the paper, and some irregularities on the mat, which attest to its age. Dimensions with frame: 51 cm x 43 cm