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Gheorghe Lazăr, by Mișu Popp, 1869

Gheorghe Lazăr

Mișu Popp

1869

From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History

Dominant colour

Overview

Gheorghe Lazăr is a 1869 by Mișu Popp, held at National Museum of Romanian History.

Who painted this?
Mișu Popp
When & what style?
1869
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Romanian History

About this work

This is a framed portrait of a man with dark hair, a mustache, and a serious look. He’s wearing a dark coat with a white cravat at the neck, set against a plain background. The lighting is soft, focusing on his face and shoulders. The painting looks like it was made to show the man’s face clearly, with careful attention to his expression. The colors are muted, keeping the focus on his features. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

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