19th-Century Portrait Study Of An Older Bearded Gentleman Abstract We can but speculate and

We can but speculate and perhaps you have your own views on this fascinating lady

Several of his works are held in museums

He’s wearing his collars stiff and high

It’s been treasured

trees and distant cottages

19th-Century Portrait Study Of An Older Bearded Gentleman Abstract We can but speculate andA fascinating portrait study of an older bearded gentleman looking downwards. It feels like a lost old master unearthed from a private collection or discovered in a dusty attic. Its almost certainly a study given its unfinished nature and perhaps it was created in advance of a larger piece. It's an unusual decorative item that captures the imagination. The portrait is housed within an ornate 20th century foliate frame with worn gilding. Medium: Oil on