Tudor Arghezi
1956
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1956
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
This painting shows an older man sitting in a chair. He’s wearing glasses, a dark coat, and a hat. His hands hold a cane and what looks like a small book or folded paper. The background is mostly dark, making his face stand out. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, giving the painting a textured look. The lighting focuses on his face, while the rest fades into shadow. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this strong light-and-dark contrast works.
