Artwork

Generalul rus Iacobsohn

Generalul rus Iacobsohn, by Gheorghe Tattarescu, unspecified, 1889
Generalul rus Iacobsohn, by Gheorghe Tattarescu, unspecified, 1889

Generalul rus Iacobsohn is an unspecified painting by the Academic Art artist Gheorghe Tattarescu. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the King Ferdinand I National Military Museum.

About this work

Overview

Generalul rus Iacobsohn is a painting by Gheorghe Tattarescu, created in 1889. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man in a dark military uniform, adorned with medals and ribbons, conveying a sense of seriousness and dignity. The subject's thick mustache and beard add to his authoritative presence.

Technique & Style

Tattarescu's brushstrokes are characterized by a balance of looseness and control, particularly evident in the rendering of the subject's beard and collar. The style reflects a blend of realism and softer light effects, typical of late 19th-century painting.

Artist & collection