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

E. SCHÖFER (20th), Portrait of a gentleman, Photogravure Eugen Schöfer (20th century): Portrait of Baron von Schiessl, 19th 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: "freiherr von Schiessel". Date: 19th century Description: The picture shows a portrait of a middle-aged man in formal dress. He is wearing a suit with a waistcoat and a bow tie. His facial expression is serious and dignified, his gaze directed slightly to the left. The man has a full beard and well-groomed, short hair. The lighting is soft and even, clearly emphasizing the facial features and creating a serious atmosphere. The background is kept neutral and dark, placing the focus on the person. Keywords: Portrait; suit; bow tie; beard; serious; male; photography; dignity; facial expression; lighting; classical; formal; neutral background; focus; 19th century; Realism; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 29,2 cm x 19,2 cm (11,5 x 7,6 in), Depiction: 25,6 cm x 17,8 cm (10,1 x 7 in) Condition: Good condition. The image is in good condition with light age-spotting at the bottom edge. The print itself is clear and sharp, with no visible fading or creases.