A front-facing bust portrait of Old Tom, an elderly man with a wiry, lean but surprisingly strong build, narrow shoulders and a weathered yet physically capable appearance. He has a clearly elderly face with deep natural wrinkles around the eyes and forehead, weathered skin, prominent cheekbones, a long slightly crooked nose, expressive deep-set eyes, a defined jaw and a patient thoughtful expression with a subtle hint of dry humour. Old Tom has short, weathered grey hair with uneven wispy strands around the sides and top of his head. His beard is full, thick and predominantly grey-white, extending down from the cheeks and chin and divided into several distinct, clearly visible braids. The beard is an integral permanent feature of his appearance. The braids should be individually readable and naturally uneven rather than perfectly symmetrical. His eyes are calm and observant. His expression should communicate long experience, patience and quiet intelligence without making him look stern. He wears simple practical worn working clothing: a faded dark brown shirt with a muted grey-brown outer garment visible around the shoulders and upper chest. The clothing is functional, weathered and modest, with natural fabric folds and signs of long use. Perfectly upright posture, head completely straight, face directly toward the viewer, both eyes looking directly forward, both shoulders equally visible, body facing directly forward, no rotation, no leaning, no head tilt. Show the entire See more