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Portretul lui Ormós Zsigmond, by Gyorgy Vastagh, 1884

Portretul lui Ormós Zsigmond

Gyorgy Vastagh

1884

From the collection of Timișoara National Museum of Art

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Overview

Portretul lui Ormós Zsigmond is a 1884 by Gyorgy Vastagh, a Academic Art work, held at Timișoara National Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Gyorgy Vastagh
When & what style?
1884 · Academic Art
Where can I see it?
Timișoara National Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serious-looking man in a dark military uniform. He’s wearing a gold chain with medals, a white cravat, and a sword in his right hand. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on him. His face is painted with careful shading, making the features stand out. The artist used smooth brushstrokes to create a polished look. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.

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