Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1850s.
At around the same time, gentlemen tended to wear matching waistcoats and trousers, so as you can see, this dapper chap certainly fits the bill.
It’s likely that the portrait was originally created over a photographic base, which was a common technique in the 19th century.
Medium: Gouache on paper
Size including frame: 10¼” x 8?” / 26cm x 22cm x 4cm
Year of creation: c. 1840 - c. 1865
Condition: Artwork in fairly good condition with one mark on the gentleman’s left arm. Frame with age-related wear.
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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Portrait of a Gentleman, Parisian Provenance, Small Antique Painting
