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Portretul banului Dimitrie Ghica, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

Portretul banului Dimitrie Ghica

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portretul banului Dimitrie Ghica is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Bucharest Municipality Museum.

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

About this work

This painting shows a man with a long white beard and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark hat and a patterned collar that peeks out from under a red robe. The background is plain and dark, making his face stand out. The brushwork is thick, especially on his beard and robe, giving it a textured look. His hands are visible at the bottom, holding nothing but resting on his lap. This painting uses chiaroscuro—the strong contrast between light and dark—to focus attention on his face.

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