Autoportret
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Dominant colour
Autoportret is a work by Friedrich Miess, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This is a close-up portrait of an older man with a long white beard and hair. He’s wearing dark clothing and stands against a dark green background. The face is lit from above, showing wrinkles and a serious expression. The artist signed the painting in the corner with a small "Miess." The lighting focuses on the face, making it stand out sharply against the background. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this strong light-and-dark contrast works in other art.
A Romanian artist working across the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Friedrich Miess made prints and paintings that capture landscapes and portraits of the time.
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