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About this work

This is a close-up portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark suit, a light-colored shirt, and a striped tie. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on his face. His mustache and hair are neatly trimmed, and the painting is framed in an oval shape. The artist signed it in the corner with the year 1886. The style looks simple but carefully done, with soft shadows on his face. If you like this, check out chiaroscuro—it’s the technique used for those shadows.