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Mihai (Regele Mihai copil), by Unknown, 1850

Mihai (Regele Mihai copil)

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Mihai (Regele Mihai copil) is a 1850 by Unknown, a Academic Art work, depicting King, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850 · Academic Art
Where can I see it?
Bucharest Municipality Museum

About this work

This painting shows a boy with short, light hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark coat over a light collar, set against a dark, textured background that looks like brick. The brushstrokes are soft, especially on his face, giving it a smooth, almost glowing look. The dark background makes his face stand out, which was a common trick in older portraits. It’s hard to say much else about it since the details are vague. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.

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