Artwork
Tablou ulei pe pânză, , „Elena Ceaușescu”, semnat Dan Hatmanu și datat 1989 în partea dreaptă sus. Tabloul o înfățișază pe Elena Ceaușescu într-un costum cu volane în nuanțe de roz. Comandat de Consiliul Național al Femeilor și oferit Elenei Ceaușecu cu ocazia împlinirii vârstei de 70 de ani (ianuarie 1989).

Tablou ulei pe pânză, , „Elena Ceaușescu”, semnat Dan Hatmanu și datat 1989 în partea dreaptă sus. Tabloul o înfățișază pe Elena Ceaușescu într-un costum cu volane în nuanțe de roz. Comandat de Consiliul Național al Femeilor și oferit Elenei Ceaușecu cu ocazia împlinirii vârstei de 70 de ani (ianuarie 1989). is a print by Dan Harmanu. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian History. This 1989 oil on canvas painting is a portrait of Elena Ceaușescu, created by Dan Hatmanu.
About this work
The artist has used a realistic style to depict the subject, with attention to detail in the folds of the clothing and the texture of the hair.
The painting is a portrait of a woman with dark hair, wearing a pink outfit with lace details. The background is a solid color, which helps the subject stand out.
The woman's expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed at the viewer. The artist has used a realistic style to depict the subject, with attention to detail in the folds of the clothing and the texture of the hair.
This painting is a portrait of Elena Ceaușescu, created by Dan Harmanu in 1989. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Dan Harmanu.
Overview
This 1989 oil on canvas painting is a portrait of Elena Ceaușescu, created by Dan Hatmanu. It was commissioned by the National Council of Women to mark her 70th birthday.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Elena Ceaușescu wearing a pink, ruffled costume, with a neutral expression and direct gaze. The artist's realistic style emphasizes the details of her attire and hair.
Technique & Style
The painting features a solid-colored background that highlights the subject. The artist's use of realism is evident in the rendering of the clothing's folds and the texture of the hair.
History & Provenance
The painting was gifted to Elena Ceaușescu in January 1989, as a birthday tribute. It was commissioned by the National Council of Women.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dan Hatmanu liked to paint the powerful with a wink. In 1989 he was handed a fat commission to celebrate Elena Ceaușescu’s 70th birthday—she got a pink frothy dress and a sky-high hairdo, he got a quiet joke hidden in…













