This striking mid-century academic portrait captures a handsome young man in a three-quarter view, looking slightly off-camera. Executed in traditional warm red chalk (sanguine) on toned paper, the artist utilizes refined hatching, cross-hatching, and subtle blending to define the strong facial structure, expressive eyes, and neatly styled, swept-back hair of the subject. The figure is depicted with a distinctive high, upturned collar that lends a classic, cinematic quality to the overall composition. The lower-right margin features a highly stylized, calligraphic artist monogram accompanied by the hand-written date "31. 12. 46." (December 31, 1946). The work is presented under glass, surrounded by a deep burgundy inner border, a cream mat, and a heavily detailed, vintage gold-gilt wood frame with beaded accent detailing.

Specifications

• Artist: Monogrammist BS (Continental School, 20th Century)

• Title: Portrait of a Young Man

• Date: 1946

• Medium: Red chalk (sanguine) on paper

• Signature: Monogrammed and dated "31. 12. 46." lower right

• Specs (Dimensions): 29 x 21.5 inches (Frame size)

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