Portrait Of A Gentleman, Black Stone, Netherlands, 18th Century
A black-chalk portrait of a gentleman wearing a large, full wig in the 17th-century style. He has a stern, frontal gaze. The subject holds a rolled-up document in his left hand. The portrait is set within an oval stone frame. The hand holding the document extends beyond the frame, drawing attention to the document itself.
“A beautiful piece, conveying an impression of majesty and solemnity.”
On the reverse, a handwritten inscription indicates that the drawing is of Dutch origin and dates from the 18th century. Layered paper.
“A beautiful piece, conveying an impression of majesty and solemnity.”
On the reverse, a handwritten inscription indicates that the drawing is of Dutch origin and dates from the 18th century. Layered paper.
320 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Width: 20 cms
Height: 25 cms
Reference (ID): 1799883
Availability: In stock
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