Artwork

Portret(ul lui Nicolae) Iorga (în roba de doctor honoris causa al Universității Oxford)

Magda Iorga , 1933

Portret(ul lui Nicolae) Iorga (în roba de doctor honoris causa al Universității Oxford) is a print by Magda Iorga. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portret(ul lui Nicolae) Iorga depicts Nicolae Iorga in ceremonial attire, specifically the doctor honoris causa robe of Oxford University, highlighting his academic distinction.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Nicolae Iorga, is portrayed as a scholar, emphasized by the black book in his hands and the formal academic regalia, conveying a sense of intellectual and honorary achievement.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style with meticulous attention to detail, the work features a dark red background contrasting with the vibrant red and white robe, suggesting the influence of traditional European artistic techniques, notably chiaroscuro.

History & Provenance

Created by Magda Iorga in 1933, the portrait is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.