Seated Self Portrait

Oil self portrait by Miles de Montmorency. Mid 20th century.

The painting features an older Miles de Montmorency himself, seated in a chair. He is facing slightly to the right but looking directly at the viewer. He is dressed in formal attire, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a light-coloured tie or cravat. His right hand rests on his thigh, while his left hand holds a piece of paper or document, suggesting a moment of contemplation or work.The background is an indoor environment, possibly an office or study room. This is indicated by the presence of a piece of furniture and a mirror in the top left corner and an window in the background on the right side.The painting is framed by a painted wooden frame as a trompe l'oeil.