Male Head Study
Technique: Oil on canvas
Period: Late 19th century (approx. 1870-1900)
School: Central European area (Munich/Vienna), academic context
Description:
A small head study depicting an elderly man with a long beard, executed with loose and synthetic brushwork. The work exhibits characteristics typical of 19th-century academic exercises ("Kopfstudien"), with particular attention to the expressive rendering of the face and the use of half-tones. The painting is focused on the main physiognomic features, while the background remains essential.
Condition:
Good general condition; some light superficial abrasions and signs of age present.
Dimensions: 10cm x 14cm (unframed) 18cm x 22cm (framed)
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