991 - Unknown (19th), Portrait of Leopold Berchtold, Photogravure

Unknown (19th), Portrait of Leopold Berchtold, Photogravure Unknown (19th century): Portrait of Leopold Berchtold Elegant portrait of a gentleman with top hat and cane, 20th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on Paper Date: 20th century Description: The picture shows Count Leopold Berchtold (1863-1942) in a formal suit with top hat. He is standing in a slightly sideways pose, his right hand holding a cane. The background is dark and emphasises the figure in his dark suit. The man is wearing a white shirt with a stiff collar and a waistcoat. His facial expression is serious and confident, he has a neat moustache. The lighting is soft, emphasising the facial features and the texture of the clothing. The sitter's facsimile signature at the lower edge. Keywords: Portrait; Man; Suit; Cylinder; Cane; Diplomat; Foreign Minister; Austrian; Count; Leopold Berchtold; formal; elegant; dark; rich in contrast; confidence; mustache; stiff collar; vest; lighting; facial expression; signature; photography; seriousness; 20th century; Art Deco; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 29,8 cm x 19,1 cm (11,7 x 7,5 in), Depiction: 25,7 cm x 17,5 cm (10,1 x 6,9 in) Condition: Good condition. The image has slight discolouration and small stains in the margin. The upper right corner of the sheet is bumped and creased. Incised line along the right edge of the sheet, presumably from a cutter knife. The photograph itself is clear, with no visible scratches or tears. The signature at the bottom is clearly legible.