Scarlat Petrovici Armis
1876
unspecified
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1876
unspecified
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
This painting shows a man in a dark coat and white cravat, holding a piece of paper in one hand. His face is serious, and he wears a medal with a blue ribbon pinned to his chest. The background is dark, making his face and clothes stand out. The medal suggests he held some kind of official or military role. The painting’s soft lighting and focus on everyday details fit the style of the time. Look up Realism next to see more paintings like this.
