This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates Ca. 1850 and is a one-of-a-kind portrait of a gentleman rendered in a dark, muted palette. The sitter’s pale face and dark hair are painted with visible brushwork and a slightly cracked, aged paint surface that catches the light. You can clearly see his coat, waistcoat, and cravat against a plain, shadowed background, with fine strokes defining the clothing. This intimate, historic piece will sit beautifully in a collection that values original 19th-century portraiture. Ca. 1850. The painting measures 25 × 28 cm (9.8 × 11.0 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)