Autoportret
1874
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1874
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Autoportret is a 1874 unspecified by Theodor Aman, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a close-up of a person’s face with a dark background. The skin looks rough, with light and shadow playing across the forehead and cheeks. The person wears a dark collar, and the paint is thick in some spots, giving it texture. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture the face, focusing on light and shadow rather than fine details. This style was common in Impressionism and Realism, where artists aimed to show life as it truly appeared. Next, look up impasto to see how thick paint like this creates texture.
