Portretul unui tânăr
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1850
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This is a close-up portrait of a young man with dark hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a dark coat over a patterned, light-colored vest with small white buttons. The background is a plain, dark greenish color. Notice how the light hits his face, making his skin look smooth and his features stand out. The artist used soft shading to create a gentle glow on his cheeks and forehead. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.
