1892
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Cap de evreu is a 1892 unspecified by Nicolae Grigorescu, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a bearded man in profile, his face turned slightly toward us. The background is dark, almost black, making his face stand out. His hair is curly and his beard is thick, with a mix of light and shadow on his skin. The painting looks rough in spots, like the artist worked fast. The lighting is uneven, with some areas bright and others dark, giving his face a three-dimensional feel. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how this play of light and shadow works.
Nicolae Grigorescu was one of the founders of modern Romanian painting. He is considered by Romanians the greatest Romanian painter, and one of the founders of modern Romanian art. He is most known for paintings…
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