Portretul Economului Ioan Savel
1922
From the collection of Ion Irimescu Art Museum
1922
From the collection of Ion Irimescu Art Museum
Dominant colour
Portretul Economului Ioan Savel is a 1922 by Aurel Băeșu, held at Ion Irimescu Art Museum.
This painting shows a man with a long white beard and mustache. He’s wearing a dark hat and a dark robe, with a medal on a ribbon around his neck. The background is plain and slightly faded, keeping all focus on his face. The medal suggests he held some kind of official or respected role. His serious expression and the way the light hits his face give it a quiet intensity. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
