Mid-Century Figurative Oil Portrait by 'AR'

This is an original oil painting on canvas, housed in a simple wooden lath frame. The artwork features a stylized, seated male figure positioned in front of a window, through which a cityscape of warm, terracotta-toned buildings is visible. The man is depicted in a somber palette, wearing a muted green collared shirt with two breast pockets, his hands crossed calmly in his lap. The chair he occupies is a deep maroon or burgundy, providing a dark contrast to the background. The style is distinctly Mid-Century Modern with figurative expressionist influences, characterized by flattened planes, a soft impasto texture, and a dreamy, melancholic atmosphere. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones: siennas, ochres, and muted greens, accented by the cool blue of the window frame. A visible monogram 'AR' is located in the lower left corner in a light pigment. The physical condition appears stable, though there is some minor surface grime and faint edge wear consistent with a mid-20th-century age. The brushwork shows a confident but unhurried application, suggesting an artist influenced by European modernism. The framing is utilitarian, likely a protective strip frame common in artist studios of that era. There are no obvious signs of restoration or major structural damage visible.