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LĂUTARUL

Alexandru Phoebus

1933

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Early Modern Beard Portrait

Dominant colour

LĂUTARUL is a 1933 by Alexandru Phoebus, depicting Beard, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Alexandru Phoebus
When & what style?: 1933
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

The painting features a man with a long, white beard and mustache, wearing a traditional hat and a dark jacket with a high collar. He is depicted in a three-quarter view, with his head turned slightly to the right. The background of the painting is a muted, earthy tone. The man's facial expression is serious and introspective, with deep lines etched into his forehead and around his eyes. His eyes themselves are cast downward, giving the impression that he is lost in thought. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and introspection. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Alexandru Phoebus.