Artwork

Portretul lui Petre Dobra

Portretul lui Petre Dobra, by Barbu Iscovescu, unspecified, 1848
Portretul lui Petre Dobra, by Barbu Iscovescu, unspecified, 1848

Portretul lui Petre Dobra is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Barbu Iscovescu. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Portretul lui Petre Dobra is a portrait painted by Barbu Iscovescu in 1848.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man, Petre Dobra, with a calm demeanor, characterized by his dark beard, mustache, and hair, dressed in attire typical of his time, including a dark coat, lighter vest, and white necktie.

Technique & Style

The portrait employs soft shading to convey depth and dimensionality in the subject's facial features and clothing, creating a three-dimensional appearance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Barbu Iscovescu

Romanian artist Barbu Iscovescu painted and printed portraits in the mid-1800s. His 1848 oil *Portretul lui Petre Dobra* shows a serious man in dark coat and cravat. The collection also includes a self-portrait and…