Portretul lui Stamatovici Paul
1842
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1842
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This is a portrait of an older man with a long white beard and mustache. He’s wearing a black hat and a dark robe with a striped sash in red, green, and white. The background is plain and blurry, focusing all attention on his face. The man’s expression is serious, almost thoughtful. His hair and beard are painted in a way that makes them look soft and full of texture. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create depth.
