981 - E. SCHÖFER (20th), Portrait of a gentleman, Photogravure

E. SCHÖFER (20th), Portrait of a gentleman, Photogravure Eugen Schöfer (20th century): Portrait of a man with glasses and sideburns, 20th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Fot: E. Schöfer, Wien". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Mozetzky". Date: 20th century Description: The portrait shows a middle-aged man posing in a formal suit. He is wearing glasses and has prominent, bushy sideburns. The man is looking slightly to the right, which gives the picture a subtle dynamic. The light falls from the left and casts soft shadows that emphasise the facial features. The composition is classic, with the face in the upper third of the picture and a neutral background that draws attention to the person. The clothing is typical of the time with a three-piece suit, shirt and tie. The serious facial expression and upright posture convey dignity and authority. With facsimile signature of the sitter. Keywords: portrait; man; glasses; chops; suit; serious; dignity; authority; light; shadow; classical; formal; face; composition; facial expression; posture; typical of the time; neutral background; dynamics; attention; 20th century; New Objectivity; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 29,9 cm x 19,5 cm (11,8 x 7,7 in), Depiction: 25,8 cm x 17,8 cm (10,2 x 7 in) Condition: Good condition. The picture shows slight age discolouration at the edge. The surface is smooth overall, with no visible scratches or cracks. The corners are minimally bumped