Portret de evreu

Portret de evreu

Constantin Jiquidi

1894

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a man with a thick gray beard and mustache. He’s wearing a dark top hat, a green scarf, and a long, shabby coat. The background is just a pale, blurred shape—no details, just his face and clothes standing out. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes, especially on the coat and scarf, making it look like watercolor. His face is darker, almost shadowy, but the hat and scarf pop with color. Want to see more? Check out impasto to learn how artists use thick paint.

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