An 18th Century British School Portrait of a Man attributed to Godfrey Kneller

This portrait, attributed to the esteemed 17th and early 18th-century artist Sir Godfrey Kneller, captures a distinguished individual with all the trappings of the period. While the sitter is unnamed, it is painted with the characteristic elegance and attention to detail that made Kneller a leading portraitist in England. The brushwork is fluid and confident, focusing on capturing a likeness while also conveying a certain idealization favored in portraiture of the time. The use of light and shadow would contribute to the modeling of the face and the rich textures of the clothing, all framed by the ornate style typical of Kneller's era, offering a window into the artistic conventions and society of the late Baroque period. I can only attribute this to Kneller, as I am not a painting expert and there is no signature bearing his name, only the plaque on the front of the painting. Imported from England. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. 

Dimensions: 
Length: 18.5"
Width: 16.75"
Depth: 2"
Weight: 5 lb