1928
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Dominant colour
Portretul lui Osman is a 1928 by Jean Alexandru Steriadi, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
The painting depicts a man with a red cap and a dark blue shirt, holding a stick in his right hand. He has a red sash around his waist and appears to be standing on a balcony or a cliff, with a body of water visible in the background. The man's facial expression is serious, and he seems to be looking down at something. The background of the painting is a light blue sky with a few clouds, and the overall atmosphere is one of calmness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore the work of Steriadi, Jean Alexandru.
Jean Alexandru Steriadi was a Romanian painter and drawing artist. He made portraits and compositions based on a strong, expressive drawing; then he evolved towards impressionistic influenced landscapes in which the…
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