Who painted Portret de bărbat (Scarlat Paris?)?

Portret de bărbat (Scarlat Paris?) was painted by Theodor Aman in 1857.

Where can I see Portret de bărbat (Scarlat Paris?)?

Portret de bărbat (Scarlat Paris?) is held by Bucharest Municipality Museum.

What movement is Portret de bărbat (Scarlat Paris?)?

Portret de bărbat (Scarlat Paris?) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Portret de bărbat (Scarlat Paris?)

Theodor Aman , 1857

Portret de bărbat (Scarlat Paris?) is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Theodor Aman. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum. Painted in 1857, Portret de bărbat (Scarlat Paris?

About this work

Overview

Theodor Aman created 'Portret de bărbat (Scarlat Paris?)' in 1857. The painting is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a bearded man in a dark green coat with his hand on the shoulder of a boy in a blue outfit. The boy's calm face is directed at the viewer, while the man's expression is serious. A dark red curtain serves as the background.

Technique & Style

Aman employed chiaroscuro, using contrasts of light and shadow to create a three-dimensional effect, particularly on the man's face and the boy's clothing, lending the painting a lifelike quality.