992 - Unknown (20th), Portrait of an elderly man, Photogravure

Unknown (20th), Portrait of an elderly man, Photogravure Unknown (20th century): Portrait of an elderly man Formal portrait of a man with a moustache, 20th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Eger". Date: 20th century Description: The picture shows a portrait of an older man in formal evening dress. He is wearing a black suit with a white bow tie and a white shirt. The man has a distinctive moustache and a bald head. His facial expression is serious and dignified and he is looking slightly to the right. The background is dark, which draws the focus to the face and clothing. The light source comes from the front, emphasising the facial features and the details of the clothing. The compositional style is traditional, with a classic portrait pose that shows neither hands nor additional jewellery. At the bottom of the picture is the sitter's facsimile signature. Keywords: portrait; man; evening dress; mustache; bald; formal; serious; dignified; classical; traditional; black and white; light and shadow; signature; facial expression; formal dress; photography; 20th century; Realism; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 29,1 cm x 19,0 cm (11,5 x 7,5 in), Depiction: 25,6 cm x 17,9 cm (10,1 x 7 in) Condition: Good condition. The picture has slight discolouration at the edges. There are no visible cracks or stains on the main surface of the picture. The surface shows no visible scratches or damage. The signature on the bottom edge is clearly legible.