Simion Balint
1848
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
1848
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
This is a dark portrait of a man with a thick beard and mustache. He’s wearing a dark coat with a white collar and cuffs that have small buttons. The background is mostly black, making his face stand out. Notice how the lighting hits his face from one side, giving it a dramatic look. This style was popular in the 1800s. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists used light and shadow like this.
