Portrait of a Man in a Bowler Hat by K. Lentira

This item is a framed ink-wash or high-contrast pen and ink illustration on paper, depicting an elderly man in 19th-century attire. The subject features a prominent top hat or bowler style hat, a high-collared coat, and hands resting upon a cane. The artist’s signature, 'K. Lentira', is visible at the lower right of the primary image. The style is reminiscent of late 19th to early 20th-century character studies, characterized by fine cross-hatching and stippling techniques to create depth and texture. The paper shows signs of age-related toning (yellowing), particularly around the edges of the plate mark. It is housed in a decorative double-mat assembly; the inner mat is a peach or salmon silk-textured fabric, and the outer border appears to be a distressed or antiqued wood frame with a cream-colored finish. The composition uses a centralized figure against a neutral background, highlighting the stern, expressive facial features of the subject. The overall condition appears fair to good, with some light reflection on the glass indicating it has been preserved, though the matting shows slight discoloration. The craftsmanship reflects a high degree of technical skill in line work and characterization.