Portrait of a Noble Man – Late 19th CenturyOil on canvas Dimensions: 73 × 98 cm (canvas) – 94 × 118 cm (with frame) Provenance: Private collection, Milan Description: Elegant and intense male portrait from the late nineteenth century, depicting a man belonging to the noble bourgeoisie of the time, captured in a composed and solemn pose. The portrayed man wears a military jacket, enriched by a double row of metallic buttons and completed by a bow tie with lively tones. The right hand holds a pair of leather gloves and the hilt of a sword, symbols of prestige, social position and sense of honor. The background, constructed with soft drapes and dark tones, enhances the luminosity of the face and the anatomical care with which the painter renders the physiognomy: the absorbed gaze, the decisive cut of the mustache, the elegant but not rigid posture. The work reveals a typically late nineteenth-century taste for formal portraiture. The frame helps to further enhance the scenic presence of the painting. A portrait of great charm, perfect for both collectors of nineteenth-century painting and for lovers of historical works with an aristocratic and narrative character. Code: 342