ARTIST: European mid 20th century, Del Conte
TITLE: Portrait of an Old Man with a Mug
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas board
SIGNATURE: Lower left
ART SIZE: 24x20 inches / 61x51 cm
FRAME SIZE: Unframed
CONDITION: Some scratches / paint losses mostly along edges (see pictures carefully). Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light.
DESCRIPTION: Lively and expressive mid-century oil painting depicting an old man raising a mug with a warm, mischievous smile. Rendered in bold, impressionistic strokes with a glowing palette of yellows, oranges, and earth tones, the work conveys charm and character. Signed “Del Conte” in the lower left, the painting reflects the romanticized realism popular in the 1950s–60s, often seen in European tavern or café portraits. Painted on canvas and stretched on a wooden frame, this piece makes a bold, vintage statement.