19th-Century Portrait Of A 17th-Century Gentleman In A Hat Denmark He initially trained at the

He initially trained at the Royal College in Dole under Jean Séraphin Désiré Besson (1795-1864) but soon headed for the School of Fine Arts in Paris

pushing at reeds

Artist’s auction highlight: £17

The painting is signed in the lower right and housed within a good later frame

Medium Oil on canvas Overall size

19th-Century Portrait Of A 17th-Century Gentleman In A Hat Denmark He initially trained at theA worn 19th century oil on canvas depicting an older 17th century bearded gentleman wearing a hat. Its almost certainly after a painting by one of the old masters and it feels a little Dutch. If you discover who he is, do let us know. The painting is signed illegibly in the lower left. Medium: Oil on boardOverall size: 17 x 22 45cm x 57cmYear of creation: c. 1900Provenance: GermanyCondition: Paint losses and various marks although the paint is not