Franz Sterrer Jacques Sokol Born in Stockholm in 1858

Born in Stockholm in 1858

Signed and dated: "G

making study trips throughout Bavaria

5 cm / 14 ½ x 10 in (sheet)

Date: Second half of the 19th century

Franz Sterrer Jacques Sokol Born in Stockholm in 1858About the Painting This striking 1863 portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman dressed in a dark navy blue suit, black waistcoat, and crisp white shirt. His red cravat, intricately tied, adds vibrant contrast to his otherwise subdued attire. He has neatly styled dark hair, a well groomed mustache, and sideburns that frame his composed yet confident expression. His left arm rests on a luxurious leopard skin, a symbol of status or exotic influence