Artwork

Portretul unui tânăr

Portretul unui tânăr, by Aurel Băeșu, unspecified, 1922
Portretul unui tânăr, by Aurel Băeșu, unspecified, 1922

Portretul unui tânăr is an unspecified painting by Aurel Băeșu. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Neamț National Museum Complex.

About this work

Overview

Portretul unui tânăr is a portrait painting created by Aurel Băeșu around 1922. It is housed in the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting is a close-up portrait of a young man with light hair and a serious expression, wearing a dark jacket over a light collar, set against a plain dark background.

Technique & Style

Băeșu's work reflects the Impressionist style, characterized by thick paint in some areas, giving the face a textured appearance. Warm colors, such as yellows and browns, are used to illuminate the subject's face, creating a sense of depth through chiaroscuro.

History & Provenance

Aurel Băeșu was influenced by Nicolae Grigorescu, a prominent figure in Romanian art, and was known for his landscapes and portraits.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Aurel Băeșu

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.