Vintage late 20th century original painting on a round 8" canvas of a portrait of a man. Signed on the reverse by Robert J Harding and dated 1996. Robert J. Harding is an American painter and longtime educator known for expressive figurative works that blend abstraction with representation. With training in philosophy and fine arts, his work explores the human form through mood, gesture, and restrained palettes. This portrait, rendered in gray and sepia tones, reflects Harding’s ability to convey depth and quiet intensity through subtle tonal variation and a contemplative presence.