1947 Oil Portrait of a Young Gentleman, Signed FN, Oil on Board
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Product Dimensions
Dimensions (including frame)
Height: 43.5 cm (17.1 in)
Width: 34.5 cm (13.6 in)
Product Description
A charming mid-century oil portrait depicting a young gentleman in formal attire, painted in 1947 and signed with the initials “FN” lower right.
Executed in oil on board, the sitter is portrayed with striking blue eyes and neatly styled hair against a softly blended green background. The work possesses a quiet, introspective quality and reflects the tradition of European portrait painting that remained popular during the post-war period.
The portrait retains its original period frame, complementing the painting’s authentic character. The reverse is unlabelled, leaving the identity of both artist and sitter unknown, though the painting stands as an appealing decorative and historical piece in its own right.
A fine example of mid-20th-century portraiture, suitable for traditional, country house, library, or eclectic interiors.
Condition:
A small area of previous surface damage above the sitter’s eyebrows has been carefully retouched. The painting presents well overall, with age related wear consistent with its age.
