Artwork

Tablou reprezentându-l pe Nicolae Ceaușescu, semnat Dan Hatmanu. Comandat de Comitetul Județean de Partid Iași și oferit cu ocazia zilei de naștere a președintelui RSR (ianuarie 1989).

Tablou reprezentându-l pe Nicolae Ceaușescu, semnat Dan Hatmanu. Comandat de Comitetul Județean de Partid Iași și oferit cu ocazia zilei de naștere a președintelui RSR (ianuarie 1989)., by Dan Hatmanu
Tablou reprezentându-l pe Nicolae Ceaușescu, semnat Dan Hatmanu. Comandat de Comitetul Județean de Partid Iași și oferit cu ocazia zilei de naștere a președintelui RSR (ianuarie 1989)., by Dan Hatmanu

Tablou reprezentându-l pe Nicolae Ceaușescu, semnat Dan Hatmanu. Comandat de Comitetul Județean de Partid Iași și oferit cu ocazia zilei de naștere a președintelui RSR (ianuarie 1989). is a print by Dan Hatmanu. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian History.

About this work

This is a portrait of a man in a dark suit and red tie, smiling slightly. His hair is neatly combed, and the background is a plain, dark fabric. The lighting is soft, making his face stand out against the shadows.

The signature in the top right corner says "Dan Hatmanu" and the year 1989, hinting this was a gift for someone’s birthday.

Next, check out Dan Hatmanu to see more of his work.

Overview

This 1989 portrait depicts Nicolae Ceaușescu, the President of the Socialist Republic of Romania, dressed in a dark suit and red tie, with a subtle smile. The image features soft lighting against a plain, dark background, emphasizing the subject's face.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait commemorates Ceaușescu's birthday in January 1989, reflecting the political and social context of Romania under his rule. The subject's demeanor and the overall composition may convey a sense of official, state-sanctioned imagery.

Technique & Style

The artist, Dan Hatmanu, employed soft lighting to create a contrasting, high-contrast effect, drawing attention to Ceaușescu's face. The plain background and formal attire suggest a traditional, representational approach, potentially aligning with state-approved artistic norms of the time.

History & Provenance

Commissioned by the Iași County Party Committee, the portrait was presented to Ceaușescu on his birthday in 1989. The work bears Hatmanu's signature and the year 1989 in the top right corner.

Artist & collection

Artist

Dan Hatmanu

Dan Hatmanu made large oil-on-canvas portraits and history scenes for state orders in late-1980s Romania.