George Sion
1893
unspecified
From the collection of Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu Memorial Museum
1893
unspecified
From the collection of Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu Memorial Museum
This painting shows an older man with a long white beard and hair. He’s wearing a dark suit with a light collar and a patterned tie. The background is plain and dark, so the face stands out clearly. The soft lighting on his face gives it a gentle glow. The artist used smooth brushstrokes to capture his wrinkles and the texture of his beard. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits.
