G.J. Graf, cetățean din Sighișoara
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a bald man in his 60s or 70s. He’s wearing a dark coat covered in shiny metal buttons down the front. A thick fur collar frames his face, and his expression is serious but calm. The background is plain and dark, so the focus stays on him. The buttons look heavy and official, like something worn for rank or status. The fur collar adds warmth to the otherwise stiff outfit. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to shape faces.
