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Ultimul han, by Brânduș Iorgulescu

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Overview

Ultimul han is a work by Brânduș Iorgulescu, depicting Drinking Glass, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Brânduș Iorgulescu
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a person sitting at a table, holding a glass and a cigarette. They’re wearing a striped shirt and a red scarf, with a hat on their head. The background is blurry, but you can see bottles on the table and a dark, warm-colored wall. The brushstrokes are thick, almost rough, giving the painting a textured look. The lighting is strong on the person’s face, making it stand out against the dimmer background. Check out impasto for more on how thick paint like this is used.

About the artist

Artist

Brânduș Iorgulescu

România’s Brânduș Iorgulescu made prints that capture a fading way of life. In Ultimul han you see a lone inn on a snowy road, lantern light pooling on the snow, the figures small against the dark. It’s a quiet scene,…

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