Autoportret
1949
From the collection of Zalău Museum of History and Art
1949
From the collection of Zalău Museum of History and Art
This is a close-up portrait of a man with a mustache and a serious expression. His suit is dark with a white shirt and bow tie, and the background looks like a dark, blurry forest. The paint is thick in some spots, especially on his face, giving it a textured look. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, almost like the artist didn’t spend much time smoothing them out. This style makes the face feel alive but a little rough around the edges. If you like this style, look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint.
