Portrait #7

Being that I would rather not refer to the man in the portrait as “man in the portrait” for the rest of this blog, I will call him Fritz, as I feel it matches his look and character.
Most prominently, Fritz has presented himself with a gentlemanly façade. His professional raiment and perfectly coifed hair being evidence to such an insinuation. But he falls short of his goal to present himself with such professionalism, as he is not akin to such formalities. This can be noted in his rather sloppy tie, askew to one side. As such, it would not be a stretch to come to the conclusion that perhaps Fritz is not of the superior class of which he imitates. Perhaps he is on his way to attempt to become something more than his social status currently affords him.

Of interest is Fritz’s personality, as a man with such a thoughtful glare creates some sense of mystery. But his true demeanor is less intriguing. The almond shaped eyes are lifeless, almost subservient in a way. The tight lips create a sense that he is not ecstatic, nor truly saddened by his state of affairs. He accepts his role in life, even if it means being less than what his dreams hold. But he is not above trying to escape his plebeian life, and thus has the good notion to practice excellent posture to attempt to woo potential employers.

Before one can pose more, it would be of interest to look into the peculiarities of Fritz’s visage. His ears are of an inconceivable girth, and could say something towards his life as a child. One can always imagine the endless teasing afforded to him by this abnormality. Also, his brows come together, showing a slight bit of thoughtlessness when grooming. This goes right back to his attempts at being a true man of affluence and position being just short of what is needed. Also, his thin face, coupled with prominent cheekbones might suggest a gaunt individual, who is lacking in the nutrition needed for civilized life. 

As one can imagine, it is hard to give Fritz a complete story. However, he has enough emotion, or perhaps lack thereof, that can tell us more about his character. He is no doubt a simple man, and most likely a follower. He does not trouble himself with the world around him, and shows little remorse for the life he has been given. One could pose that he is masking his true feelings, which is most probably partly true. There is a sense of inner pain in his eyes and overall face that could point to his actual disdain.

In the end, all of Fritz will remain a mystery. That is the true beauty of art, and people. When one thinks they know everything, they inevitable find that all they were assuming was wrong. Perhaps the tie is a sign of rebellion; that Fritz is from the high society but is trying to break away and be more relaxed? One may never be sure, but it is exactly that which makes him a most interesting character