969 - H. KOSEL (1867-1945), Portrait of a man, Photogravure

H. KOSEL (1867-1945), Portrait of a man, Photogravure Hermann Clemens Kosel (1867 Dunkelthal - 1945 Vienna): Portrait of a man Formal portrait of a man in half profile with moustache, 20th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Fot. Kosel, Wien.". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Domstein". Date: 20th century Description: The portrait shows the sitter in a serious, representative pose, looking slightly to the side. The broadly curved moustache, which gives the face a characteristic expression, is particularly striking. A facsimile signature is attached to the lower edge of the sheet, although it cannot be clearly read (possibly "Dernstein" or "Domstein" or similar). Keywords: Portrait; Vienna; politician; lawyer; banker; male portrait; Viennese modernism; studio photography; mustache; signature; male portrait; 20th century; Realism; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 29,1 cm x 18,4 cm (11,5 x 7,2 in), Depiction: 25,9 cm x 17,8 cm (10,2 x 7 in) Condition: Good condition. With slight marginal discolouration due to age. The upper left corner of the sheet is bumped. The image area is clear and rich in contrast.