Artwork

Emanoil Gojdu (în registrul inventar: Gojdu Manuil)

Emanoil Gojdu (în registrul inventar: Gojdu Manuil), by P. Csisek, unspecified, 1869
Emanoil Gojdu (în registrul inventar: Gojdu Manuil), by P. Csisek, unspecified, 1869

Emanoil Gojdu (în registrul inventar: Gojdu Manuil) is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist P. Csisek. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum. Emanoil Gojdu is a portrait painted by P.

About this work

Overview

Emanoil Gojdu is a portrait painted by P. Csisek in 1869, depicting a dignified figure adorned with military regalia against a subdued background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, identified as Emanoil Gojdu (also listed as Gojdu Manuil in inventory records), is portrayed in a dark military uniform with numerous gold buttons and medals, indicating a high rank, likely in the military or a governmental position. His attire and demeanor convey authority and distinction.

Technique & Style

The painting exhibits a realistic style, characterized by meticulous detail, evident in the rendering of fabric folds, the shine of metallic elements, and the subject's neatly groomed white beard and mustache. The composition focuses attention on the subject through a plain, dark background.

History & Provenance

Created in 1869 by P. Csisek, specific details regarding the painting's history, ownership, or exhibition record before its current location are not provided in the available information.

Context

Emerging from the mid-19th century, this work aligns with the broader European artistic trend of Realism, which emphasized detailed, accurate depictions of subjects, often reflecting the social status of the portrayed individuals.

Artist & collection

Artist

P. Csisek

This painter made a single portrait titled *Emanoil Gojdu (în registrul inventar: Gojdu Manuil)* in 1869.