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Portret C.A. Rosetti, by Constantin Daniel Rosenthal, 1850

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Overview

Portret C.A. Rosetti is a 1850 by Constantin Daniel Rosenthal, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Constantin Daniel Rosenthal
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man sitting in a red chair, looking to his right. He has dark hair and a beard, and is wearing a white shirt, a tan jacket, and a red tie. The man's posture suggests he is relaxed, with his left arm resting on the armrest of the chair. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to draw attention to the subject. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the contours of the man's face and body. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Constantin Daniel Rosenthal
Artist

Constantin Daniel Rosenthal

Constantin Daniel Rosenthal (b.Rosenthal Konstantin, 1820 – July 23, 1851) was a painter and sculptor of Austrian birth and a Romanian 1848 revolutionary, best known for his portraits and his choice of Romanian Romantic nationalist subjects.

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