980 - E. SCHÄFER (20th), Portrait of a gentleman, Photogravure

E. SCHÄFER (20th), Portrait of a gentleman, Photogravure E. Schäfer (20th century): Portrait of a gentleman Formal portrait of a gentleman with a moustache, 20th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Fot. E. Schäfer, Wien". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Meinert[?]". Date: 20th century Description: The portrait shows a middle-aged gentleman in a dark suit with a white shirt and tie. His face is slightly tilted to one side. He wears a neat moustache. The light source comes from the top left, gently modelling the face. The background is blurred and neutral to focus on the face. The image conveys a formal and respectful atmosphere. The sitter's facsimile signature is at the bottom of the picture. Keywords: portrait; man; suit; mustache; photography; formal; friendly; light and shadow; signature; 20th century; Realism; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 29,2 cm x 19,7 cm (11,5 x 7,8 in), Depiction: 25,4 cm x 18,0 cm (10 x 7,1 in) Condition: Good condition. The picture is in good condition, with slight age discolouration at the edge. No visible tears or stains.