Gheorghe Asachi
1879
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1879
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
Dominant colour
Gheorghe Asachi is a 1879 by Constantin Daniel Stahi, a Impressionism work, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a bow tie. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on his face. The edges of the frame are decorated with a fancy gold pattern. The painting looks like it was done with careful attention to light and shadow. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next.
