Who painted Autoportret Theodor Aman/Peisaj citadin (verso)?

Autoportret Theodor Aman/Peisaj citadin (verso) was painted by Theodor Aman in 1850.

Where can I see Autoportret Theodor Aman/Peisaj citadin (verso)?

Autoportret Theodor Aman/Peisaj citadin (verso) is held by Bucharest Municipality Museum.

Artwork

Autoportret Theodor Aman/Peisaj citadin (verso)

Autoportret Theodor Aman/Peisaj citadin (verso) is a print by Theodor Aman. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Theodor Aman's 'Autoportret / Peisaj citadin (verso)' is a double-sided artwork from around 1850, held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection. It features a self-portrait on one side and an urban landscape on the reverse.

Subject & Meaning

One side depicts a bearded individual in a dimly lit room with worn surroundings, while the other shows an arched doorway with a cracked window and a glimpse of the outdoors.

Technique & Style

The artwork is characterized by thick, rough brushstrokes and heavy paint application, giving it a textured, sketch-like quality. This technique is reminiscent of impasto, a style that emphasizes the physicality of paint.