Portret de bărbat

Portret de bărbat

Aurel Băeșu

1919

From the collection of Neamț National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark coat and white collar. His face is serious, with a mustache and a small bow tie. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, especially on his coat and the background. The artist used bold colors—deep reds and browns—and left some areas slightly blurred. The signature in the corner looks like it was added later. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits.

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