Portret de bărbat
1882
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1882
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a man in a dark suit, sitting in a red armchair. He’s holding a white cloth in one hand and has a mustache and a star-shaped pin on his lapel. Behind him, there’s a dark background with a hint of something—maybe a feather or a small object—peeking from the top left corner. The artist used soft lighting to make his face stand out against the shadows. The way the light hits his suit and hands gives it a smooth, almost three-dimensional look. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro*.
