968 - L. GRILLICH (1856-1926), Portrait of Richard Paltauf, Photogravure

L. GRILLICH (1856-1926), Portrait of Richard Paltauf, Photogravure Ludwig Grillich (1856 Vienna - 1926 ibid.): Portrait of the Austrian pathologist Richard Paltauf Formal portrait of a man with a beard in a suit, 20th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Fot: L. Grillich, Wien". Date: 20th century Description: The portrait shows Richard Paltauf (1858-1924), a middle-aged pathologist, in a formal pose. He is wearing a dark suit with a shirt and tie. His face is turned slightly to one side, his gaze serious and thoughtful. The man has a distinctive moustache and a well-groomed full beard. His hair is short and neatly parted. The light source comes from the left, gently modelling the face and emphasising the texture of the suit. The background is neutral and allows the figure to stand out. Keywords: portrait; man; suit; mustache; full beard; formal; thoughtfulness; light; facial expression; photography; seriousness; Austrian; pathological anatomy; pathologist; medical practitioner; 20th century; Realism; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 28,9 cm x 18,9 cm (11,4 x 7,4 in), Depiction: 25,7 cm x 18,1 cm (10,1 x 7,1 in) Condition: Good condition. The picture is in good condition, with minimal age-related discolouration. The edge of the paper shows slight signs of wear. The print quality is clear and the details are well preserved. No visible tears or stains.