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Vasile Alexandri, by Constantin Daniel Stahi, unspecified, 1878

Vasile Alexandri

Constantin Daniel Stahi

1878

unspecified

From the collection of Iași National Museum of Romanian Literature

Dominant colour

Overview

Vasile Alexandri is a 1878 unspecified by Constantin Daniel Stahi, a Impressionism work, held at Iași National Museum of Romanian Literature.

Who painted this?
Constantin Daniel Stahi
When & what style?
1878 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Iași National Museum of Romanian Literature

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark suit and bow tie, sitting in a chair. He holds a piece of paper and a pen in his left hand, resting his right arm on the armrest. The background is a plain, muted color with a hint of red, and the room looks simple, with a table and curtain in the corner. The way the light hits his face and the soft edges of his suit suggest the artist was trying to capture how light falls naturally. This style was common in a movement that focused on everyday life and real details. Look up Realism to see more paintings like this one.

About the artist

Artist

Constantin Daniel Stahi

Romanian painter Constantin Daniel Stahi made oils that feel like family snapshots—quiet, domestic, and warm.

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