This fine mid-19th-century Austrian oil painting depicts a seated gentleman wearing a black coat with a white shirt, waistcoat, stock and pinky ring.
During the 1840s, male fashion underwent a significant shift towards elegance and refinement. In the previous decade, gentlemen dressed somewhat akin to a fanciful hourglass, tucked in at the middle, with flared shoulders and coats. But ten years on and the silhouette had transformed considerably into a sharp narrow line - respectable and fitted. Gone too were the lavish colours, replaced by skilfully tailored monochromatic suits.
The identity of this dapper gent is unknown but he’s probably Austrian given the ‘Wien’ inscription in the lower left.
Signed illegibly/dated and held within a splendid gilt frame, which is probably original.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 23½” x 29” / 62cm x 74cm
Year of creation: 1840
Provenance: Private collection, south Germany.
Condition: Cleaned. Canvas relined. Later stretche
...r. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame with various marks and showing its age.
Our reference: BRV1901
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1089881
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 74cm (29.1inches)Width is 62cm (24.4inches)Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)
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