Reserved - Late 19th-Century French School Portrait Of A Gentleman An Alcove Its success is grounded in

Its success is grounded in its perfectly balanced composition

Darkened over time but could be cleaned with a profound effect if required

You can imagine how exciting it would’ve been to quickly sketch various travellers before they scuttled off on their journeys

which is to the north of Paris

Reserved - Late 19th-Century French School Portrait Of A Gentleman An Alcove Its success is grounded inA late 19th century French school portrait of a gentleman wearing a dark coat, white shirt and black bow tie. He carries an air of a stoic hard working character thats endured a turbulent life. His style fits alongside other portraits from the 1880s when collars were stiff and bow ties were popular. Hes probably wearing a waistcoat under his suit jacket and may also carry a pocket watch. The portrait is housed within a beautiful swept frame with