Autoportret
unspecified
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
unspecified
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
Autoportret is an unspecified by Gheorghe Tattarescu, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.
This painting shows a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a white shirt with a dark collar and a black vest. The background is plain and dark, so the face stands out clearly. The lighting is focused on his face, making his skin look warm and the shadows deep. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about strong contrasts between light and dark. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create drama.
