Portret (bărbat)

Portret (bărbat)

Theodor Aman

1861

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This is a portrait of a man in a dark suit, sitting in a chair. His collar is white, and he holds a small book or paper in his left hand. The background is plain and dark, making his face stand out. Notice how the light hits his face and hands, creating shadows that add depth. This effect is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use it to make portraits feel three-dimensional.

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