C19th OIL PAINTING OF A GENTLEMAN SMOKING A PIPE

A C19th oil portrait of a bearded man smoking a pipe. The subject has a serious and contemplative expression with the dark tones of his clothing contrasting with his lighter skin. The background is dark and muted, focusing attention on the man’s face and the glow of his pipe.

The artwork is encased in an ornate, C19th gilded frame with decorative motifs in the corners, which adds a classical elegance to the presentation.