From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
Tablou, ulei pe pânză, ”Portret Nicolae Ceaușescu”, nesemnat, atribuit lui Teodor Istrati. Portret Nicolae Ceaușescu pe fundal steagul cu stema R.S.R. și steagul cu sigla P.C.R., elemente de peisaj urban, inscripție cu majuscule în partea de sus ”NICOLAE CEAUȘESCU”. Oferit de autor lui Nicolae Ceaușescu, București, 25 iunie 1971. is a work by Teodor Istrati, depicting Urban Landscap, held at National Museum of Romanian History.
This portrait shows a man in a dark suit and tie, facing forward with a serious expression. Behind him, a bright red background glows, while a faint cityscape and two flags—one with a symbol and one with a hammer and sickle—hint at a political setting. The brushstrokes are thick, especially on the collar and tie, giving the fabric texture. The flags and the man’s formal pose suggest this painting was meant to show power and authority. The artist signed it in the corner, but the exact year isn’t clear. Look up chiaroscuro to see how strong light and shadow create drama in portraits.
Romanian state portraiture from the late 20th century: Teodor Istrati’s single verified work in our set is a 1971 oil on canvas titled *Portret Nicolae Ceaușescu*.
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