Who painted Portret de bărbat?

Portret de bărbat was painted by Aurel Băeșu in 1922.

Where can I see Portret de bărbat?

Portret de bărbat is held by Neamț National Museum Complex.

Artwork

Portret de bărbat

Aurel Băeșu , 1922

Portret de bărbat is a print by Aurel Băeșu. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Neamț National Museum Complex.

About this work

Overview

Portret de bărbat is a portrait painting created by Aurel Băeșu around 1922. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man with a mustache, wearing a dark coat and a white scarf, resting his hand on a table or ledge. The subject is set against a dark, blurred background.

Technique & Style

Băeșu employed thick, visible brushstrokes and impasto, giving the portrait a textured, sketchy quality. His style reflects Impressionist influences, particularly in its focus on capturing light and atmosphere, as seen in the artist's use of expressive brushwork.

Context

Băeșu's work was influenced by Nicolae Grigorescu, a prominent figure in Romanian art, and is characteristic of Romanian Impressionism.

Artist & collection

Artist

Aurel Băeșu

Aurel Băeșu (26 May 1896 – 24 August 1928) was a Romanian Impressionist landscape and portrait painter. Many of his works show the influence of Nicolae Grigorescu; an influence that was common among painters of his generation.

Museum

Neamț National Museum Complex

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