Portretul pictorului Coreliu Baba
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From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
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From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
This painting shows a face and shoulders half-lit by a red glow. The skin looks rough, like it was painted with thick, textured strokes. Dark shadows cover most of the face, leaving only the top half visible—one eye, a brow, and a patch of hair lit up in warm red and orange. The brushwork is heavy, almost like the paint was scraped on. The red light makes the face look like it’s emerging from darkness, but the rest is lost in shadow. The texture feels raw, like the artist didn’t smooth it out. If you like this style, look up impasto.
