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Προσωπογραφία του Αλεξάνδρου (Βόδα) Σούτσου

Soldanesu St.

1886

unspecified

From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait Modern Period

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Προσωπογραφία του Αλεξάνδρου (Βόδα) Σούτσου is a 1886 unspecified by Soldanesu St., a Impressionism work, depicting Modern Period, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Who painted this?: Soldanesu St.
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This is a close-up portrait of a bearded man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark hat, a light-colored robe, and gloves with buttons on the cuffs. The brushstrokes are loose, especially on his face and clothing, giving it a soft, slightly blurred look. The painting looks like it was done quickly, focusing on capturing the person’s face and mood rather than tiny details. The lighting is gentle, with no harsh shadows. If you like this style, check out Realism for more paintings that focus on everyday people and honest details.