Artwork

Ion Petrescu în Borza din „Domnul notar” de Octavian Goga

Ion Petrescu în Borza din „Domnul notar” de Octavian Goga, by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, unspecified, 1914
Ion Petrescu în Borza din „Domnul notar” de Octavian Goga, by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, unspecified, 1914

Ion Petrescu în Borza din „Domnul notar” de Octavian Goga is an unspecified painting by Ion Theodorescu-Sion. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the "I.L. Caragiale" National Theater - Museum of the National Theater Bucharest.

About this work

Overview

Ion Petrescu în Borza din „Domnul notar” de Octavian Goga is a 1914 painting by Ion Theodorescu-Sion, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man in traditional attire sitting in a dimly lit room, surrounded by a few personal items on the wall behind him. The scene appears to be a character study, likely inspired by Octavian Goga's work „Domnul notar”.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to emphasize the subject's face and hands, creating a sense of depth and volume in the composition.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ion Theodorescu-Sion

Artist

Ion Theodorescu-Sion

Ion Theodorescu-Sion (Romanian pronunciation:; also known as Ioan Theodorescu-Sion or Teodorescu-Sion; January 2, 1882 – March 31, 1939) was a Romanian painter and draftsman, known for his contributions to modern art…

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Ion Petrescu în Borza din „Domnul notar” de Octavian Goga?

Ion Petrescu în Borza din „Domnul notar” de Octavian Goga was painted by Ion Theodorescu-Sion in 1914.

Where can I see Ion Petrescu în Borza din „Domnul notar” de Octavian Goga?

Ion Petrescu în Borza din „Domnul notar” de Octavian Goga is held by "I.L. Caragiale" National Theater - Museum of the National Theater Bucharest.