Artwork
Mihail Sorbul
Mihail Sorbul is a print by Corneliu Baba. It dates from 1946 and is held in the collection of the Art museum of Craiova.
About this work
Overview
Mihail Sorbul is a 1946 painting by Corneliu Baba, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man with a serious expression, dressed in a maroon jacket and dark scarf, set against a plain dark background that emphasizes his facial features and attire.
Technique & Style
The work showcases confident, loose brushstrokes, particularly in the rendering of the scarf and jacket. The use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between the highlighted face and the shadowy background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Corneliu Baba was a Romanian painter, primarily a portraitist, but also known as a genre painter and an illustrator of books.
