Artwork

Tablou, ulei pe pânză, „Elena Ceaușescu”, semnat în partea dreaptă sus Dan Hatmanu. Oferit de autor, 6 ianuarie 1979.

Tablou, ulei pe pânză, „Elena Ceaușescu”, semnat în partea dreaptă sus Dan Hatmanu. Oferit de autor, 6 ianuarie 1979., by Dan Hatmanu
Tablou, ulei pe pânză, „Elena Ceaușescu”, semnat în partea dreaptă sus Dan Hatmanu. Oferit de autor, 6 ianuarie 1979., by Dan Hatmanu

Tablou, ulei pe pânză, „Elena Ceaușescu”, semnat în partea dreaptă sus Dan Hatmanu. Oferit de autor, 6 ianuarie 1979. is a print by Dan Hatmanu. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian History.

About this work

Overview

This 1979 oil on canvas painting, signed by Dan Hatmanu, is a portrait of Elena Ceaușescu. It was gifted by the artist on January 6, 1979.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Elena Ceaușescu with dark hair, wearing a red top and pearl necklace, against a muted brown background. Her neutral expression and direct gaze invite the viewer to consider her personality.

Technique & Style

The artist focuses on the subject's face, framing it with dark hair. The pearl necklace adds an element of elegance to the composition, reflecting the artist's attention to detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

Dan Hatmanu

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