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Renaissance Revival Portrait of a Young Man, Oil on Canvas

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Renaissance Revival Portrait of a Young Man, Oil on Canvas
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A striking oil on canvas portrait of a youthful male figure, rendered in profile and set against a stark black background. The sitter's flowing, auburn hair frames his delicate features, with his gaze turned contemplatively to the right. His robe - deep green and burgundy - crosses at the chest in a traditional fashion, evocative of Renaissance or Pre-Raphaelite styling. Though unsigned, the work exhibits strong academic influence and was likely created as a 19th- or early 20th-century homage to classical portraiture. The surface displays significant craquelure and scattered flaking throughout, especially noticeable in the lower right quadrant and along the sitter's shoulder. The painting is presented in a lavish, deeply molded giltwood frame adorned with acanthus and foliate scrollwork in high relief. The verso is professionally sealed and wired for hanging, with a contemporary label noting recent framing. A visually arresting and romantic work that balances antique sensibility with timeless appeal, ideal for interior decor or collectors of period revival portraiture.

Issued: 19th century
Dimensions: 15"L x 19.5"H

Condition: Age related wear.