19th-Century Portrait Of A Gentleman With A Red Waistcoat

19th-Century Portrait Of A Gentleman With A Red WaistcoatA characterful late 19th century portrait of a rugged gentleman wearing a cravat, red waistcoat and brown overcoat. Hes a man with purpose and clearly too busy to shave. His outfit dates to around 1830, which is a little earlier than the portrait, so perhaps this is a copy of an older work. Or alternatively, could it be a portrait of an actor in costume? Perhaps a character from a Dickensian play, such as a Bill Sikes in Oliver Twist. The portrait is

A fine 20th-century oil on board depicting a colourful farmyard scene by German painter

Many of his works were exhibited at the illustrious Salon in Paris where he was awarded several medals

which is a little earlier than the portrait

two pearl necklaces and earrings

Sterpin has created an atmospheric depiction of a bedroom that's reminiscent of a Van Gogh painting

you can see several sturdy hand-wrought nails

He would've known Neuland well

A beautiful impressionistic still life by Belgian painter

male fashion was inspired by the style of a young Prince Albert

The gentleman on the left is smoking a small clay pipe

Belgium Condition

It’s possible that he could be a religious figure carrying the bible