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Portret de tânăr (Laurențiu Sadoveanu), by Aurel Băeșu, unspecified, 1850

Portret de tânăr (Laurențiu Sadoveanu)

Aurel Băeșu

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

Dominant colour

Overview

Portret de tânăr (Laurențiu Sadoveanu) is a 1850 unspecified by Aurel Băeșu, depicting Portrait, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
Aurel Băeșu
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a smiling person with short hair, looking directly at you. The brushstrokes are thick and loose, especially around the face and shoulders, giving it a warm, textured look. The background is mostly dark, making the face stand out. The painting feels lively, with quick strokes that catch light on the skin and clothes. The artist used bold colors and rough edges to show movement and personality. Next, check out impasto to see how thick paint can change a painting’s feel.

About the artist

Portrait of Aurel Băeșu
Artist

Aurel Băeșu

Aurel Băeșu (26 May 1896 – 24 August 1928) was a Romanian Impressionist landscape and portrait painter. Many of his works show the influence of Nicolae Grigorescu; an influence that was common among painters of his generation.

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