Autoportret

Autoportret

Corneliu Baba

1986

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a man standing with his arms slightly apart. He’s wearing a dark coat over a lighter shirt, and a hat sits low on his head. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, with bold colors—yellows, browns, and deep shadows—making the figure stand out against a warm background. The loose, textured strokes give the painting a raw, almost sketchy feel, like the artist worked quickly. It’s just a self-portrait, but the way the light hits his face and hands feels real. Check out impasto to see how thick paint like this creates texture.

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