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Portretul Generalului Magheru, by Gheorghe Tattarescu, 1851

Portretul Generalului Magheru

Gheorghe Tattarescu

1851

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

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Overview

Portretul Generalului Magheru is a 1851 by Gheorghe Tattarescu, a Academic Art work, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Gheorghe Tattarescu
When & what style?
1851 · Academic Art
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with dark hair, a mustache, and a serious expression. He is dressed in a black jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie. The background is a muted brown color. The subject's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal and dignified atmosphere. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The level of detail and realism in the painting is impressive, making it a great example of the artist's skill. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, look up Tattarescu, Gheorghe.

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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