Oil on canvas with a man half bust - Italy early 1900s

Portrait of an elderly man with a beard made in oil on canvas in the early 20th century. The figure is portrayed half-length, slightly turned to the right, with his face framed by a long white beard and his gaze turned toward the viewer. He wears dark clothes that match the same tones of the background providing intensity to his white beard and hair. His blue eyes and his face with a few wrinkles convey a sense of calmness and serenity. The painting is set on a gilt frame with dark red velvet passepartout and is in excellent condition.