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Un băiat italian, by Ștefan Șoldănescu, unspecified, 1893

Un băiat italian

Ștefan Șoldănescu

1893

unspecified

From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex

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Overview

Un băiat italian is a 1893 unspecified by Ștefan Șoldănescu, a Impressionism work, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.

Who painted this?
Ștefan Șoldănescu
When & what style?
1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Moldova National Museum Complex

About this work

This painting shows a young man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a red cap and a loose, red-brown jacket over a white shirt. The background is dark and blurry, making his face stand out. The artist used soft light and shadow to give the face a gentle, almost three-dimensional look. This style helps draw attention to his thoughtful face. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

About the artist

Artist

Ștefan Șoldănescu

A Romanian artist who painted portraits and figure studies in the late 19th century, Ștefan Șoldănescu left behind works like *Un băiat italian* (1893) and *Nud de bărbat*.

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