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Portret de muncitor, by Emerich Tamás

Portret de muncitor

Emerich Tamás

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portret de muncitor is a work by Emerich Tamás, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?
Emerich Tamás
Where can I see it?
Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a close-up face of a man with a dark hat pulled low over his forehead. His mustache and goatee are thick, and his expression looks serious. The background is plain, with only a hint of light on one side of his face. The brushstrokes are loose, giving the painting a rough, textured look. The lighting focuses on the man’s face, creating strong shadows. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.

About the artist

Artist

Emerich Tamás

Emerich Tamás made portraits and scenes of everyday life using paint and print. In Femeie tânără and Portret de bărbat cu pălărie you’ll see quiet figures caught in soft light, while Peisaj cu colibe shows simple…

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