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Portret de mocan Oprea Țârcă

Hugo Kołłątaj

1835

unspecified

From the collection of Brașov Art Museum

Classical Antiquity Portrait

Dominant colour

Portret de mocan Oprea Țârcă is a 1835 unspecified by Hugo Kołłątaj, held at Brașov Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Hugo Kołłątaj
When & what style?: 1835
Where can I see it?: Brașov Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a yellow robe and striped shirt, holding a small box with bright flowers. Behind him, a fuzzy landscape has sheep grazing and riders on horseback. His face is serious, with a mustache and dark hair. The flowers in his box look painted with thick, bright colors—almost like they’re popping out. The background is blurry, making him stand out. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.