Autoportret
1882
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1882
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bald man with a beard and glasses. He’s wearing a light jacket over a dark collar, and the background is a dark, blurry shape. His face looks serious, with deep shadows under his eyes and around his jaw. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy in places, giving it a rough texture. This style makes the man feel real, like he’s just sitting there. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
