971 - 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): Male portrait Portrait of a man in a suit with a 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: "Prünhut". Date: 20th century Description: The picture shows a portrait of an older male subject in a semi-dark photograph. The man is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a patterned tie. His face has a serious expression, with a distinctive moustache. The composition draws the eye directly to the man's face, which is placed in the centre. The background is blurred and neutral, focussing attention on the main subject. Keywords: Portrait; Photography; Man; Suit; Mustache; Studio shot; Black and white; Serious; Clothing; Facial expression; Tie; Lighting; Neutral background; Central perspective; Dignity; Age portrait; Historical; Formal; Expression; Composition; 20th century; Realism; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 29,4 cm x 19,9 cm (11,6 x 7,8 in), Depiction: 25,6 cm x 17,9 cm (10,1 x 7 in) Condition: Good condition. The picture shows minor age discolouration at the edges. The surface is free of visible scratches or tears. There are no obvious stains or foxing on the paper.