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Portret de fată, by Gheorghe Tattarescu, 1867

Portret de fată

Gheorghe Tattarescu

1867

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

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Overview

Portret de fată is a 1867 by Gheorghe Tattarescu, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Gheorghe Tattarescu
When & what style?
1867
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This portrait features a young woman with dark hair, dressed in a dark top with a white collar. The subject's face is the main focus, with her hair pulled back and her expression serious. The painting's style is characterized by its dark, muted tones, which create a somber mood. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and dimension to the subject's face, highlighting her features. For more information on this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Gheorghe Tattarescu
Artist

Gheorghe Tattarescu

Gheorghe Tattarescu (Romanian pronunciation: ; October 1818 – October 24, 1894) was a Romanian painter and a pioneer of neoclassicism in his country's modern painting.

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