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Portrait of a Man in Profile Watercolour and pencil on paper, 5 x 5.5 cm, by James Simpson Alderson (1856–1948) Private collection |
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| In Alderson’s characteristic Victorian style, the subject of this intimate portrait is captured in a moment of repose. His prominent reddish beard and thick hair frame a face that is noticeably flushed with a pinkish-red hue. He appears deeply contemplative, perhaps a man lost in his own thoughts, or perhaps quietly observing something with calm detachment as he reclines on a decorated sofa. |
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