Portretul pictorului Jean Leresty

1943

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Portretul pictorului Jean Leresty is a 1943 by Iosif Iser, depicting Portrait, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Iosif Iser
When & what style?: 1943
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a person with gray hair and a serious expression. They’re wearing a light-colored shirt with a dark bow tie. The background is blurry with greenish and reddish patches, making the face stand out. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the painting a rough texture. This style makes the person look more real, even though the details are loose. Next, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.