Portret de bărbat
1855
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1855
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
Dominant colour
Portret de bărbat is a 1855 by Theodor Aman, a Impressionism work, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.
This painting shows a serious-looking man in a dark coat and white shirt. His hands rest on his lap, and he’s wearing a black bow tie. The background is plain and dark, so all the focus stays on him. His face is painted with strong shadows and light, making his features stand out sharply. The artist used dark tones for his clothes and skin, which makes him look even more intense. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
