Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1950s.
The lack of fidelity adds to its allure as we wonder who this gentleman is. He’s stylised, captured as a static silhouette relaxing with his current affairs.

Bastin trained in Paris and later at the Academy in Stockholm. He’s represented in several public collections including the National Museum.
Signed in pencil, numbered and framed.
Medium: Etching with aquatint
Overall size: 25” x 31” / 64cm x 79cm
Year of creation: c. 1950
Condition: Artwork presents well.
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1950s.
Exquisite antique paintings that capture the imagination.
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