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Portrait of a man, circle of Sargent, early 20th century
$3,008.31
£2,200
€2,585.54
CA$4,187.11
A$4,492.02
CHF 2,409.43
MX$54,083.31
NOK 30,373.65
SEK 27,696.56
DKK 19,317.47
About the Item
This compelling portrait painting, executed in oil, presents a dignified elderly gentleman shown in profile, his presence conveyed with restraint, psychological depth, and painterly authority. The composition is understated yet powerful: the sitter emerges from a dark, atmospheric background, his features illuminated with subtle warmth, creating a strong contrast between light and shadow that lends the image a timeless gravitas.
The artist’s handling of paint suggests a highly accomplished academic training, combined with a modern sensitivity to tone and mood. The brushwork is economical and confident. Broad, fluid passages define the sitter’s coat and hat, allowing these darker areas to recede into shadow, while finer, more deliberate strokes articulate the face, beard, and ear. Flesh tones are modelled with remarkable sensitivity, built up through soft transitions rather than hard outlines, giving the portrait a lifelike immediacy and quiet emotional resonance.
The restrained palette—dominated by deep blacks, warm browns, muted greys, and soft flesh tones—recalls the late 19th- and early 20th-century tradition of society portraiture, where character and presence take precedence over decorative detail. The sitter’s calm, introspective gaze and slightly turned posture suggest familiarity and trust between artist and subject, reinforcing the intimacy of the work.
An inscription on the painting reads “to my friend Roland W Henri”, indicating that this work was conceived as a personal tribute rather than a purely formal commission. This dedication adds a layer of historical and emotional significance, situating the portrait within a private network of friendship and artistic exchange.
The painting bears an unidentified signature, and on stylistic grounds it may be associated with the circle of John Singer Sargent. The fluid bravura of the brushwork, the tonal sophistication, and the psychological immediacy of the likeness are all characteristics closely aligned with artists influenced by Sargent’s approach to portraiture. While the authorship remains unconfirmed, the work clearly reflects the aesthetic values and technical excellence of that milieu.
Altogether, this portrait stands as a distinguished example of early modern portrait painting, combining technical mastery, personal sentiment, and historical intrigue. It would appeal strongly to collectors of late 19th- and early 20th-century portraiture, particularly those interested in works connected to the wider Sargent circle and the enduring tradition of expressive, character-driven painting.
- Dimensions:Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 25.01 in (63.5 cm)
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- Circle Of:John Singer Sargent (1856-1925, American)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
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- Gallery Location:GB
- Reference Number:Seller: B1001stDibs: LU2841217460382
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