A bronze statue, depicting an older man in a beret and period clothing, is seated on a light gray stone bench in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

A bronze statue, depicting an older man in a beret and period clothing, is seated on a light gray stone bench in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The statue, known as "The Plovdivian" or "The Man with the Frame," is located in front of the City Art Gallery. The figure's lower legs and shoes, as well as parts of his hands and neck, exhibit a polished, golden sheen, contrasting with the darker bronze of his clothing and face. He holds an empty, black, rectangular frame directly in front of his torso, effectively framing the background through his body. To the immediate left of the statue, a white building facade with a light yellow section is visible. A window with an ornate, dark metal grate in an Art Deco style reflects the surrounding trees and sky. Below the window is a rough-hewn stone base. To the right of the statue, a paved pathway composed of irregularly shaped gray flagstones recedes into a grassy area. Beyond the pathway and grass, several mature trees with vibrant green foliage, including one with a visible thick trunk, dominate the background. A light blue sky is visible through the tree canopy. The overall lighting suggests an overcast or soft daylight condition.