19th-Century German School, Portrait Of A Gentleman

19th-Century German School, Portrait Of A GentlemanThis characterful 19th century portrait depicts a dapper young gentleman with his arms folded. Attired in a smart black coat with a high collar, hes remarkably contemporary for a gentleman portrayed over 180 years ago. During the 1840s, male fashion became less conspicuous and a little sombre. The frock coat was a popular addition for day wear with the emphasis on creating a narrow line. Signed dated in the lower right and framed. Medium: Oil on

Axel Johansen (1872-1938)

Thomson was known as an accomplished miniaturist and he’s rendered this larger work with an exquisite level of detail

The gentle nature of this piece reminds us of the close connection within families

It’s after a lost work by Michelangelo

The painting is signed in the lower right and housed within a good later frame

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 24½” x 28½” / 62cm x 72cmYear of creation: c

It’s tricky to track down the original painting but the long fingers are a little reminiscent of Van Dyck

000 achieved for an oil painting in 1990

Here’s an interpretation:

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with Gabriel kneeling before a seated Mary

River Front of the Ducal Palace