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Alexandru Giugaru în Falstaff din „Nevestele vesele din Windsor” de W. Shakespeare

Lucian Grigorescu , 1939

Alexandru Giugaru în Falstaff din „Nevestele vesele din Windsor” de W. Shakespeare, by Lucian Grigorescu, 1939
Alexandru Giugaru în Falstaff din „Nevestele vesele din Windsor” de W. Shakespeare, by Lucian Grigorescu, 1939

Alexandru Giugaru în Falstaff din „Nevestele vesele din Windsor” de W. Shakespeare is a print by Lucian Grigorescu. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the "I.L. Caragiale" National Theater - Museum of the National Theater Bucharest.

About this work

Overview

Lucian Grigorescu's painting Alexandru Giugaru în Falstaff din „Nevestele vesele din Windsor” de W. Shakespeare, created around 1939, is a portrait of actor Alexandru Giugaru as Falstaff from Shakespeare's play.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Giugaru seated, wearing a dark blue coat and white ruff collar, holding a rolled-up paper, conveying a serious expression. The attire suggests a theatrical character, aligning with Giugaru's role as Falstaff.

Technique & Style

Grigorescu employed loose brushstrokes, resulting in a rough, sketchy texture. The background, featuring a dark curtain and muted gray and red tones, is intentionally blurred, emphasizing the subject.

History & Provenance

The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Grigorescu, a Romanian post-impressionist painter, was born in 1894 and later became a corresponding member of the Romanian Academy in 1948.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Lucian Grigorescu

Lucian Grigorescu (Romanian pronunciation:; 1 February 1894, Medgidia – 28 October 1965, Bucharest) was a Romanian post-impressionist painter.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Alexandru Giugaru în Falstaff din „Nevestele vesele din Windsor” de W. Shakespeare?

Alexandru Giugaru în Falstaff din „Nevestele vesele din Windsor” de W. Shakespeare was painted by Lucian Grigorescu in 1939.

Where can I see Alexandru Giugaru în Falstaff din „Nevestele vesele din Windsor” de W. Shakespeare?

Alexandru Giugaru în Falstaff din „Nevestele vesele din Windsor” de W. Shakespeare is held by "I.L. Caragiale" National Theater - Museum of the National Theater Bucharest.