973 - LÁSZLÓ (19th), Formal portrait of a man, Photogravure

LÁSZLÓ (19th), Formal portrait of a man, Photogravure László (19th century): Formal portrait of a man Portrait of an older man in a suit with a beard, 20th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "D'après le tableau Laszlo.". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Schenk". Date: 20th century Description: The portrait shows an older man in a formal suit, standing next to a table. His face is characterised by a distinctive white beard and he is looking seriously at the camera. The clothing is dark and formal, consisting of a long coat and a suit underneath. The background is kept simple, with hints of architectural elements that suggest a dignified interior scene. The light falls softly from the front, emphasising the facial features and texture of the clothing in detail. With the sitter's signature in the lower centre margin. Keywords: portrait; suit; older man; beard; formal; table; interior; architecture; dignity; seriousness; serenity; lighting; centralised; texture; clothing; detail; composition; background; photography; black and white; expression; 20th century; Historicism; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 29,2 cm x 20,0 cm (11,5 x 7,9 in), Depiction: 25,6 cm x 15,6 cm (10,1 x 6,1 in) Condition: Good condition. The picture shows slight yellowing at the edges. The surface is otherwise clean and without visible tears or stains. The print quality is well preserved, with clear details and sharp contours.