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Portretul lui Avram Iancu, by Barbu Iscovescu, unspecified, 1849

Portretul lui Avram Iancu

Barbu Iscovescu

1849

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Portretul lui Avram Iancu is a 1849 unspecified by Barbu Iscovescu, a Biedermeier work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Barbu Iscovescu
When & what style?
1849 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a man in a long, light-colored coat with lots of buttons. He wears a dark fur hat and a black scarf around his neck. His belt has a fancy, decorated pouch, and he holds a small object in his left hand. The painting looks like it was done with soft shadows and warm colors. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on the man. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.

About the artist

Artist

Barbu Iscovescu

Romanian artist Barbu Iscovescu painted and printed portraits in the mid-1800s. His 1848 oil *Portretul lui Petre Dobra* shows a serious man in dark coat and cravat. The collection also includes a self-portrait and…

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