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Generalul rus Iacobsohn, by Gheorghe Tattarescu, unspecified, 1889

Generalul rus Iacobsohn

Gheorghe Tattarescu

1889

unspecified

From the collection of King Ferdinand I National Military Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Generalul rus Iacobsohn is a 1889 unspecified by Gheorghe Tattarescu, a Academic Art work, held at King Ferdinand I National Military Museum.

Who painted this?
Gheorghe Tattarescu
When & what style?
1889 · Academic Art
Where can I see it?
King Ferdinand I National Military Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serious-looking man with a thick mustache and beard. He’s dressed in a dark military uniform covered in medals and ribbons. The background is plain and dark, so the focus stays on his face and the decorations. The brushstrokes are loose but careful, especially around his beard and collar. This style was common in the late 1800s when artists mixed realism with softer light effects. Next, check out Gheorghe Tattarescu to see how he blended these styles.

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