Portretul scriitorului Mihail Sadoveanu
1956
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1956
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows an older man sitting down, wearing a dark coat over a light scarf. His hands rest on his lap, and his face has a serious expression. The background is plain and dark, so the focus stays on him. The artist used thick brushstrokes, especially on the scarf and sleeves, giving them texture. The lighting is soft but highlights his face, making it stand out. Look up impasto next to see how artists use paint thickness like this.
