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Autoportret, by Ștefan Constantinescu, 1938

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Overview

Autoportret is a 1938 by Ștefan Constantinescu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Ștefan Constantinescu
When & what style?
1938
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

The painting depicts a man with dark hair, wearing a brown jacket over a blue and white collared shirt. He is standing in front of a wall with a window on the right side, and a table with papers on the left. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber, with muted colors dominating the scene. In the background, there are hints of a room with a window and a table, but the focus remains on the man. The artist's use of color and composition draws the viewer's attention to the subject, creating a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. This painting is a great example of the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of human emotion, and it invites the viewer to explore more of Constantinescu, Ștefan's work.

About the artist

Artist

Ștefan Constantinescu

Ștefan Constantinescu made prints, portraits, and city scenes in the 1930s–50s. His Still Life with Pheasant shows off a painted bird on a table, while Peisaj urban gives us rooftops and windows in thick, soft…

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