The artwork, titled “Portrait of Sem (Georges Goursat),” was created by the artist Giovanni Boldini in the year 1901. This piece is a part of the Realism movement and belongs to the genre of portraits.
The artwork depicts a finely dressed man in a dark suit, seated and gazing towards the viewer with a composed expression. His dark hair is slightly tousled, and he holds a book or a folded object in his left hand. The background is dark and somewhat muted, bringing focus to the subject’s face and attire. The artist’s signature and the date are clearly visible on the right side of the painting. The use of precise brushstrokes and realistic detailing is characteristic of Boldini’s portrait work and adheres to the Realist style.
