1850
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
În noapte is a 1850 by Carol Pop de Szathmári, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.
This sketch shows a person sitting in shadow, their face half-lit by a faint glow. They’re wrapped in a dark cloak, with only their hands and a white collar breaking the darkness. The background is a rough, textured blur—maybe a wall or curtain—with warm browns and deep blacks. The painting feels like it was done quickly, with loose strokes that leave some edges fuzzy. The contrast between light and dark makes the person stand out, even though their face stays mostly hidden. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
Carol Szathmari (Romanian: Carol Popp de Szathmari, Hungarian: Szathmáry Pap Károly; 11 January 1812, Kolozsvár – 3 July 1887, Bucharest) was a Romanian painter, lithographer, and photographer of Transylvanian Hungarian…
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