Soldat was painted by Max Chotiau in 1915.

Where can I see Soldat?

Soldat is held by National Museum of Art of Romania.

What movement is Soldat?

Soldat is associated with Art Brut.

Artwork

Soldat

Max Chotiau , 1915

Soldat is an unspecified painting by the Art Brut artist Max Chotiau. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

His mustache is thick, and his hand rests on his chest, showing a button with a shiny yellow circle.

This is a quick, loose sketch of a man in profile. He wears a dark coat with a blue collar and a red beret with a yellow badge on the front. His mustache is thick, and his hand rests on his chest, showing a button with a shiny yellow circle.

The painting feels rushed, with bold strokes and some smudged lines, like it was done fast. The signature says it’s from 1915, but the style doesn’t match any big art group.

If you like this sketchy style, look up Chotiau, Max.

Overview

Soldat is a 1915 work by Max Chotiau, an image characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a man in profile, wearing a dark coat with a blue collar and a red beret adorned with a yellow badge, his thick mustache and hand resting on his chest drawing attention.

Technique & Style

Executed in a rapid, sketchy manner, the work features bold strokes and smudged lines, its style not aligning with any prominent art movement of the time.

Artist & collection

Artist

Max Chotiau

Max Chotiau painted simple scenes from everyday life. Four of his works sit in this bundle, including the 1915 painting Soldat and La oglindă, a quiet view by a mirror. Try his print Nud, a pared-down figure study, and…