18th-Century German School, Portrait Of A Gentleman Bold which shift between muted yellows

which shift between muted yellows

are scuttling along the street - perhaps shopping or on their way home

Possibly recently cleaned

which is close to Roanne

it’s a simple depiction of a shepherd and his flock

18th-Century German School, Portrait Of A Gentleman Bold which shift between muted yellowsA characterful mid 18th century portrait of a stout old fellow with ruddy cheeks and a satisfied expression. Perhaps its a portrait to hang in the dining room. The gentleman is wearing a green jacket over a dark waistcoat along with a white neckerchief. Its presented in a feigned oval and held within a good later frame. Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 25 x 30 63cm x 76cmYear of creation: c. 1750Provenance: GermanyCondition: Craquelure but the paint