Anthropomorphic Insect Portrait Oil Painting

This is a unique oil painting on canvas featuring an anthropomorphic insect, likely a cricket or grasshopper, rendered in the style of a formal 18th or 19th-century Regency portrait. The subject is depicted from the chest up, wearing a dark navy or black double-breasted coat with gold-toned buttons and a crisp white cravat or jabot. The insect's head is highly detailed with rich brown and rust tones, prominent compound eyes, and long, delicate antennae that extend nearly to the top of the frame. One spiked leg is visible in the lower-left foreground, suggesting a hand resting across the chest. The background consists of a soft, mottled beige and brown wash, mimicking historical studio backdrops. The brushwork appears deliberate with a focuses on the texture of the chitin and the fabric of the clothing. The painting is housed in a simple, slim light wood or gold-toned floater frame. There is a signature in the bottom right corner, appearing to read 'W. Chile' or something similar. The overall condition appears excellent with no visible cracking, staining, or canvas sagging, suggesting a contemporary creation designed to evoke a surrealist take on historical fine art.