Bidspirit auction | Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait

Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman in the Study 19th century with 18th century frame - ”A refined example of neoclassical portraiture, the lot stands out for its composition of solid rigor. The subject, of noble bearing, is captured in a study interior, framed by a scenic backdrop consisting of a wooden library defined with extreme formal synthesis. The work presents an interesting rendering of chiaroscuro, with a raking light that models the physiognomic features with almost surgical precision, enhancing the dignity of the character. Notable is the pictorial technique in the treatment of the whites of the jabot, played on a scale of grays and material highlights, in chromatic contrast with the earth-shadow colored jacket. Oil on canvas Excellent state of preservation Dimensions CM 100X77