The portrait depicts a poised 1900's gentleman in a tailored blue suit, set against a bold background of red and black stripes. The curling smoke from the gentleman's cigarette weaves into the composition, blurring the line between calm refinement and inner tension. with sharp lines, vivid colours and stylized detailing, the work reflects themes of elegance, identity and the duality between outer confidence and hidden vulnerability.
“Elegance of a gentleman ”
