942 - C. PIETZNER (20th), Portrait of Ernest von Koerber, Photogravure

C. PIETZNER (20th), Portrait of Ernest von Koerber, Photogravure C Pietzner (20th century): Portrait of Ernest von Koerber Thoughtful man in formal suit on chair, 19th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Fot: C. Pietzner, WIen:". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "[?]". Date: 19th century Description: The portrait shows the politician Ernest von Koerber (1850 - 1919) in a suit, sitting sideways on an upholstered chair. The composition is simple and focusses on the calm, self-assured posture of the man, who is looking slightly to the left. His facial expression is serious and thoughtful, with a neat moustache and bald head. The lighting is soft, with a diffused light that casts subtle shadows on the face and background, creating an intimate atmosphere. The sitter's facsimile signature at the bottom edge of the sheet. Keywords: Portrait; Man; Suit; Chair; Mustache; Formal; Lighting; Background; Intimacy; Thoughtfulness; Seriousness; Self-confidence; Structure; Composition; Clothing; Social position; Atmosphere; Photography; Sitting posture; Point of view; Reichsfinanzminister; 19th century; Realism; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 29,3 cm x 19,3 cm (11,5 x 7,6 in), Depiction: 25,7 cm x 17,9 cm (10,1 x 7 in) Condition: Good condition. The picture is in good condition, with slight yellowing at the edges. There are no obvious tears or stains. The print is clear and the details are sharp.