Mid-Century Watercolor Illustration of 18th Century Gentleman with Floral Accents

This rectangular artwork is an original watercolor painting or high-quality illustration executed on paper, housed within a simple, light-toned wooden frame. The composition features a central figure of a man dressed in elaborate 18th-century Rococo-style attire, including a red frock coat with gold filigree or embroidery, breeches, and stockings, leaning against a classical pedestal. The figure is flanked by oversized, stylized floral blooms, including what appear to be anemones or poppies in shades of white, pink, and deep red. The background consists of vertical, wavy stripes in muted green and tan tones, suggesting a draped fabric or decorative wallpaper motif. The color palette is predominantly pastel with pops of saturated red and gold. The brushwork exhibits a fluid, illustrative quality characteristic of mid-20th-century commercial art or decorative home illustration (circa 1940s-1960s). There is a visible inscription or signature in the lower right corner, though it is partially obscured and difficult to decipher from the image. Condition-wise, the paper displays signs of age-related toning (yellowing), particularly along the edges. The wooden frame shows minor scuffing and wear consistent with age. The craftsmanship reflects a skilled hand, blending historical costume study with modernist decorative sensibilities.