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

Unknown (19th century), 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 center, inscribed on the printing plate: “Wettstein.” Date: 20th century Description: The image depicts a male portrait in a formal, sideways-facing 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. His expression is serious, with a direct, slightly melancholic gaze. The lighting is soft and emphasizes his facial features, while the background remains neutral and even. The focus is strongly on the figure’s expression and presence, 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), Image: 25.8 cm x 17.8 cm (10.2 x 7 in) Condition: Good condition. The image shows slight signs of age with minimal discoloration in the margins. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped.