Portretul arhitectului Ziegfried Kofsinski
1881
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
1881
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
This is a framed portrait of a man in a dark suit and white collar, looking off to the side. The background is a soft greenish-yellow, and the painting has a slightly blurry, brushy look. The man’s face is serious, with short dark hair and a mustache. The painting uses loose brushstrokes, which was a common way to show light and shadow in the late 1800s. It’s not super detailed—just enough to feel real and natural. If you like this style, look up Impressionism next.
