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Autoportret, by Ștefan Luchian, unspecified, 1850

Autoportret

Ștefan Luchian

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Ion Ionescu-Quintus Prahova County Art Museum

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Overview

Autoportret is a 1850 unspecified by Ștefan Luchian, a Art Nouveau work, held at Ion Ionescu-Quintus Prahova County Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Ștefan Luchian
When & what style?
1850 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
Ion Ionescu-Quintus Prahova County Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark suit with a white collar and bow tie. His face is serious, with dark hair and a shadow on his cheek. The background is blurry, mostly dark with some faint colors. The brushstrokes are thick, especially on his jacket and hair, giving it texture. This style is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thickly so you can almost feel the strokes. Look up technique: impasto to see more paintings with this bold, textured look.

About the artist

Portrait of Ștefan Luchian
Artist

Ștefan Luchian

Ștefan Luchian was a Romanian painter, famous for his landscapes and still life works.

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