Artwork Description

Artist: European School
Title: Portrait of a Bearded Man
Medium: Oil on Wood Panel
Dimensions: 8.5" x 6.25" (Panel), 19.5" x 17.25" (Framed)
Condition Report: Frame slightly cracked
Signature: Signed vertically lower left "Novak"

Description:
A finely detailed oil painting on wood panel, depicting an elderly bearded man with a contemplative expression. Dressed in a green-collared coat and a brown hat, the subject holds a piece of paper, suggesting a scholarly or literary theme. The artist has skillfully captured the character of the sitter with warm, naturalistic tones and delicate brushwork, emphasizing the texture of his beard and clothing. The background is subtly blended, enhancing the depth of the portrait.

Housed in an elaborate gilt gesso-over-wood frame, the artwork is an example of the European School from the late 19th or early 20th century. The signature "Novak" is inscribed vertically at the lower left, indicating the artist’s identity or attribution.