Artwork

Portret de bărbat

Portret de bărbat, by Constantin Georgescu, 1850
Portret de bărbat, by Constantin Georgescu, 1850

Portret de bărbat is a print by Constantin Georgescu. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.

About this work

Overview

Portret de bărbat is a painting by Constantin Georgescu, created around 1850.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man dressed in formal attire, with a dark suit, white shirt, and bow tie. He holds a small object in one hand, which is adorned with a ring featuring a colored stone.

Technique & Style

The artist skillfully captures various textures, from the rough fabric of the suit to the smooth skin of the subject's hands. The use of light and shadow effectively highlights the subject against a plain, dark background, employing a technique known as chiaroscuro.

Artist & collection

Artist

Constantin Georgescu

Constantin Georgescu made prints and paintings of everyday life and people in early 20th-century Romania.