Portret de bărbat
1874
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1874
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This is a dark, slightly faded portrait of a man in a black coat. His face is lit softly, showing a mustache and serious expression. The background is a deep, shadowy color that makes his face stand out. The painting looks rough in spots, like the artist worked fast or the paint is old. The man’s collar is crisp and white, a small bright spot against the dark. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create drama in paintings.
