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Baronul Adalbert von Gerlitzi

Jenő Nendtwich

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Classical Antiquity Portrait

Dominant colour

Baronul Adalbert von Gerlitzi is a work by Jenő Nendtwich, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Jenő Nendtwich
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a bearded man in a dark suit, sitting in a chair with one arm resting on it. His white shirt and patterned tie peek out from under his jacket. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. Notice how the light hits his face and hands, making them stand out sharply. The artist used shadows to give the painting depth. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.