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Mid-20th Century Portrait of a Classical Warrior
A striking mid-20th century figurative oil painting depicting a youthful male figure shown half-length, holding an antique plumed helmet. Executed in a confident modern realist style, the composition combines classical subject matter with a distinctly twentieth-century approach to form, colour, and composition.
The handsome sitter is portrayed bare-chested against a muted tonal background, his gaze directed beyond the viewer, creating a sense of quiet strength and contemplation. The richly painted helmet, adorned with dramatic black plumes, introduces a classical and heroic element reminiscent of Greco-Roman or Renaissance imagery.
Presented in a simple gilt frame that complements the painting’s elegant and timeless character. Wear commensurate with age and use.
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Reference number
21809
Origin
Spain Mid 20th Century
Measurements
Height: 102.5cm (40.4 inches)
Width: 84cm (33.1 inches)
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