Artwork

Portretul lui Roman Simionescu

Portretul lui Roman Simionescu, by Constantin Daniel Stahi, unspecified, 1894
Portretul lui Roman Simionescu, by Constantin Daniel Stahi, unspecified, 1894

Portretul lui Roman Simionescu is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Constantin Daniel Stahi. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.

About this work

Overview

Portretul lui Roman Simionescu is a 1894 painting by Constantin Daniel Stahi.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man in a dark, rumpled jacket, with one hand resting on a fur or cloth and the other holding a small object.

Technique & Style

The work employs chiaroscuro, a technique using uneven lighting to create depth, with shadows under the subject's eyes and a glow on his forehead, making parts of his face and clothes stand out against darker areas.

Artist & collection

Artist

Constantin Daniel Stahi

Romanian painter Constantin Daniel Stahi made oils that feel like family snapshots—quiet, domestic, and warm.