994 - Unknown (19th), A portrait of Richard Wettstein, Photogravure

Unknown (19th), A portrait of Richard Wettstein, Photogravure Unknown (19th century): Portrait of the botanist Richard Wettstein, Knight of Westersheim, 20th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Wettstein". Date: 20th century Description: The picture shows a male portrait in a formal, laterally orientated half-profile. The man is wearing a dark suit with a bow tie and a white shirt. His face is framed by a full beard and short hair. The expression is serious, with a direct, slightly melancholic look. The lighting is soft and emphasises the facial features, while the background remains neutral and even. The focus is strongly on the expression and presence of the figure, while the rest of the image is kept simple. Keywords: portrait; man; suit; bow tie; beard; half profile; formal; serious; lighting; photography; expression; presence; masculine; facial features; 20th century; Realism; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 30,5 cm x 20,3 cm (12 x 8 in), Depiction: 25,8 cm x 17,8 cm (10,2 x 7 in) Condition: Good condition. The image shows slight signs of age with minimal discolouration in the margins. Sheet corners are slightly bumped.