Corpus. Mentem. Anima.
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Title: Portrait of a Gentleman Study (Untitled)
Artist: Unknown
Signed: No
Medium: Chalk on black paper
Date or Time Period: 17th / 18th Century
Subject Matter: Portrait study of a gentleman in period attire
Dimensions (cm):
Framed: H: 30 x L: 26 x W: 3.5
Unframed: H: 23 x L: 19.5
Condition: The work shows signs of age, including surface wear and possible water or pigment damage to the paper. The features of the sitter remain visible though the paper has darkened with time.
Framing Details: Modern gilt frame; includes original backboard visible from the reverse.
Provenance: No known attribution.
Description:
This antique portrait drawing, dating to the 17th or 18th century, depicts the likeness of a gentleman, executed in chalk on black paper. Likely intended as a preparatory study for a later oil painting, the work demonstrates the observational practice of the period, with attention given to the sitter’s facial features and attire. The portrait has survived with its original backboard and has been housed in a later gilt frame for preservation. Despite age-related wear, including pigment loss and signs of moisture exposure, the drawing remains a rare and evocative example of early portraiture study, offering insight into the working methods of artists during the late Baroque and early Georgian periods.
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