Προσωπογραφία του Δημητρίου Γρ. Καμπούρογλου
2009
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From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
2009
unspecified
From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
This is a close-up portrait of an older man with a bald head and a white mustache and goatee. He’s wearing a dark suit with a white collar visible at his neck. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on his face. The brushstrokes are loose, especially on his skin and hair, giving it a textured look. The lighting is soft, highlighting his cheekbones and jaw while keeping the rest in shadow. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.
