990 - Unknown (20th), Portrait of a Man with a Newspaper, Photogravure

Unknown (20th), Portrait of a Man with a Newspaper, Photogravure Unknown (20th century): A man dressed in bourgeois style holding a document; Portrait of a man wearing glasses and holding a document, dressed in a dark suit, 20th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on paper Date: 20th century Description: The portrait depicts a middle-aged man in a dark suit, with short-cropped hair, a beard, and round glasses. He is sitting upright and looking intently at the viewer while holding a document in his hand—a reference to his work as a scholar, civil servant, or politician. The subdued lighting and the plain background draw all attention to the sitter’s personality. Keywords: Portrait photography; Realism; Studio photography; Bourgeoisie; 19th century; 20th century; Glasses; Writing; Representational portrait; 20th century; Realism; Portraits; Germany; Size: Paper: 26.6 cm x 20.3 cm (10.5 x 8 in), Image: 22.6 cm x 17.8 cm (8.9 x 7 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly darkened due to age, with occasional foxing. Some corners of the sheet are slightly curled inward. Light stain on the lower right margin. Overall in good condition, with rich contrast and clear details.