Portrait of a young soldier, European School, 19th Century

Descriptio Oil on canvas. Bust portrait of a young officer in full military dress uniform decorated with gold embroidery and metal epaulettes, executed with remarkable academic precision. The subject gazes at the viewer with a serene and dignified expression, while the frontal lighting softly models the features and highlights the ornamental details of the uniform. The composition presents a sober and elegant balance typical of 19th-century institutional and bourgeois portraits, which sought to convey prestige, authority, and social advancement. The meticulous execution and careful rendering of textures reveal a clear influence of the European academic portrait tradition, where technical refinement and restrained idealization were essential for the official representation of the individual. Dimensions: 47 x 37 cm; 59 x 48 cm. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:£836.43

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