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Man in a Hat
Oil on canvas, 55 x 46 cm, by Hans Heyerdahl, 1886
Location unknown
 
A man in profile wears a dark bowler hat and formal coat, depicted with naturalistic detail. His thoughtful gaze, directed slightly upward, is paired with distinctive facial features and attire that hints at sophistication, likely indicating a connection to urban or professional life in late 19th-century Norway. The subtle, textured background keeps the focus firmly on his face, allowing his composed expression and dignified bearing to stand out, conveying the confidence and self-assurance characteristic of Heyerdahl’s portraits.