BĂTRÂN
1916
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1916
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a person wearing a dark hat and a loose, light-colored shirt. Their face is half-lit, with shadows under the hat and along the jaw. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, giving the skin and fabric a textured look. The painting focuses on the person’s face and upper body, leaving the rest of the scene plain. The lighting creates strong contrasts, especially on the hat and neck. Try looking up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow work in art.
