Bidspirit auction | Drawing of an elderly gentleman,

Drawing of an elderly gentleman, Signed, Spanish School, 19th Century - Graphite on paper. Dimensions: 24 x 17 cm; framed 25 x 19 cm. Three-quarter bust portrait of a man, facing left and characterized by a long beard and abundant gray hair. The subject is dressed in a jacket and open-necked shirt, rendered with quick, confident strokes that lend naturalness and dynamism to the composition. The meditative expression and the depth of the gaze are achieved through delicate tonal gradations and atmospheric modeling with clear academic roots. Signed. The work demonstrates a remarkable mastery of observational drawing, especially in the anatomical construction of the face and the depiction of hair textures. Its spontaneous and direct style connects with the tradition of genre portraiture and the psychological studies developed in Europe during the 19th century.