Artwork
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro is an unspecified painting by Faltaits Manos. It is held in the collection of the Manos & Anastasia Faltaits Folk Art & Ethnographic Museum. The work is a rapid, sketch‑like portrait of a man with dark hair and a moustache, rendered in a loose, unfinished manner.
About this work
Overview
The work is a rapid, sketch‑like portrait of a man with dark hair and a moustache, rendered in a loose, unfinished manner. The figure is shown wearing a greenish jacket with a plain white collar, set against a flat yellow background. The drawing appears to have been executed quickly, likely with pastel or charcoal, giving it a muted palette and rough line quality.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is depicted with exaggerated, simplified features: large eyes, a neutral mouth, and a straightforward expression. The minimal detail and casual execution suggest an emphasis on capturing a fleeting likeness rather than a detailed psychological study.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a rapid, gestural approach, using broad strokes and limited shading that convey a sense of immediacy. The medium appears to be pastel or charcoal on paper, producing a matte surface with muted tones and a flat, unmodulated background.
Context
The piece is signed in the lower corner by Faltaits Manos, accompanied by a set of dates, indicating the creator’s identity and possibly the period of execution. No further biographical information is provided within the work itself.
Artist & collection
Artist
Greek painter whose bold, flat-color portraits put actors on parade. His three-panel “Περιοδεύων θίασος 1” shows a traveling troupe of masks in rhythm across red, green and ochre. The same cast reappears in “Περιοδεύων…
Museum
Manos & Anastasia Faltaits Folk Art & Ethnographic Museum
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