Empire portrait of the painter

Art collection of director Marie Polednakova (1941-2022). Oil on canvas, relined, 65,5 x 53 cm. Unsigned. Portrait of a young man in profile with a white tie around his neck, turning the back of his body towards the painter and looking over his shoulder. In one hand holding a painter's palette and brushes. Later silver frame, with abrasions in places. Europe 1810-1840. Total size with frame 85 x 72 cm.