Artwork
Autoportret
Autoportret is a print by Agafiței Costache. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
Overview
Autoportret is a painting created by Agafiței Costache around 1955.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a man, likely the artist, wearing a dark jacket, red cap, and checkered shirt, holding a rolled-up paper. The plain background features a hint of green and a curtain.
Technique & Style
Thick brushstrokes, particularly on the face and hands, create a textured effect. The lighting is straightforward, emphasizing the subject's face and hands while the surrounding areas fade into softer tones, characteristic of an impasto technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
Agafiței Costache made prints and paintings of everyday Romanian life in the mid-20th century.
