Autoportret
1927
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1927
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Dominant colour
Autoportret is a 1927 unspecified by Gheorghe Petrașcu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a close-up of an older person’s face and hands. The skin looks rough and wrinkled, with light and dark patches. The background is mostly dark, making the face stand out. The brushstrokes are thick, especially on the hands and hair, giving it a textured look. The artist didn’t smooth out the paint—it’s almost like you can feel the bumps. This style makes the face look real and raw, not polished. Next, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
Gheorghe Petrașcu painted quiet scenes of buildings, streets, and still lifes in the 1920s and ’30s Romania.
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